UAE assets do not necessarily transfer automatically. The process can be unfamiliar, document-heavy and more involved when family members or beneficiaries live overseas.

01 Establish lawful heirs

02 Legalise and translate documents

03 Apply to the appropriate UAE court

04 Obtain probate or succession orders

05 Approach banks, property authorities and company registries

06 Complete asset transfers

01 Establish lawful heirs

02 Legalise and translate documents

03 Apply to the appropriate UAE court

04 Obtain probate or succession orders

05 Approach banks, property authorities and company registries

06 Complete asset transfers

A registered will does not remove every legal procedure, but it can provide clearer instructions and a more structured basis for administering your estate.

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Wills for Muslim and Non-Muslim Clients

Religion, nationality, residency, family circumstances and asset location help determine the appropriate route.

Muslim Estate Planning

Document your intentions, appoint executors, address guardianship and plan for business continuity within the applicable Islamic and UAE legal framework.

Non-Muslim Estate Planning

Consider the appropriate route for property, financial assets, business interests, beneficiaries, executors and guardianship.

Living in the UAE?

Your residency, family structure and UAE holdings can shape the planning and registration route to consider.

Living overseas?

UAE residence or a UAE visa is not required for every route; eligibility depends on individual circumstances and assets.

Muslim

Planning aligned to your family, assets and applicable legal framework.

Non-Muslim

A route tailored to your property, financial interests and chosen beneficiaries.

Living in UAE

Your residency, family structure and UAE holdings can shape the route.

Living Overseas

A UAE residence or visa is not required for every planning route.

Discuss My Position

Not a generic box approach. A will tailored to your exact needs.

Our specialist service begins by understanding your family, assets and wishes. It is delivered with our Dubai legal-firm partner, whose legal specialists provide tailored assessment, advice, drafting and review—never a generic, one-size-fits-all document.

Professional Legal Drafting

Specialist Estate-Planning Support

Muslim and Non-Muslim Pathways

End-to-End Registration Coordination

Your tailored wills service

01 Understand — Tell us about your family, UAE assets and priorities.

02 Assess — A specialist reviews your circumstances and the appropriate route.

03 Advise & Draft — Legal specialists provide tailored advice and prepare your will.

04 Register — Receive registration guidance with LEAP coordinating the journey.

01 Assess

Residency, religion, family and assets.

02 Recommend

An appropriate legal and registration route.

03 Draft

Professional preparation and legal review.

04 Register

Documents, appointments and authority support.

Frequently asked questions

Can Muslims make a will in the UAE?

Can a non-resident arrange a UAE will?

Does a will avoid probate?

Will my overseas will automatically cover UAE assets?

Can UAE property, business shares and bank accounts be covered?

Can the process be handled remotely?

Your UAE assets may not pass on in the way you expect.

Find out which will and registration route may be appropriate for your circumstances.

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