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Advanced estate planning with life insurance in the UAE
Estate planning in the UAE must navigate a hybrid framework : Sharia based inheritance principles, civil regimes for non-Muslims (DIFC/ADJD wills) ... Read more
Wills and succession planning in the UAE : Dubai/DIFC vs ADJD
Registering a will in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) helps secure asset transfers and guardianship for minor children. Expatriates have several ... Read more
Will drafting and registration in the UAE : foundations, steps and best practices
Preparing and registering a will in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) helps ensure assets are distributed according to your wishes and reduces disputes ... Read more
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Succession planning and real estate in the UAE : rules, DIFC/ADJD options and tips
Transferring real estate in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) can be challenging without prior planning, especially for expatriates. Between personal ... Read more
Inheritance in the UAE : sharia rules, non-muslim expats and child guardianship
Without prior planning, an expatriate’s death in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) can trigger asset freezes, uncertainty over distribution and ... Read more
Property gifting in Dubai (hiba) : donation transfer, fees and documentation
Gift transfers (commonly called hiba) allow owners in Dubai to transfer real estate to relatives at significantly lower costs than a standard sale. ... Read more
Inheritance Rights of Spouse vs. Deceased’s Family in the UAE
In the United Arab Emirates, the surviving spouse’s share vis à vis the deceased’s family hinges on the personal status law that applies ... Read more
Advanced estate planning with life insurance in the UAE
Estate planning in the UAE must navigate a hybrid framework : Sharia based inheritance principles, civil regimes for non-Muslims (DIFC/ADJD wills) ... Read more
Will drafting and registration in the UAE : foundations, steps and best practices
Preparing and registering a will in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) helps ensure assets are distributed according to your wishes and reduces disputes ... Read more
Wills and succession planning in the UAE : Dubai/DIFC vs ADJD
Registering a will in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) helps secure asset transfers and guardianship for minor children. Expatriates have several ... Read more
ADJD wills : non-muslim wills in the UAE
The Abu Dhabi Judicial Department (ADJD) Wills Registry is a dedicated platform for registering wills made by non Muslims under Abu Dhabi’s civil ... Read more