This service allows you to file for the probate of 'A Non-Muslim will' because then the testator's estate can be distributed after his or her death.The Will must be written in both Arabic & English and then signed in front of a notary. In order to carry out the execution, a legal procedure must first be completed before the UAE Court.
Bank accounts, real estate, automobiles, end-of-service rewards, insurance, shares, and stocks are all examples of assets that might be included in such Wills. A clause for guardianship of young children can also be included in the Will. The most essential features are that Sharia' Law is not implemented and that you have complete control over your beneficiaries.
As you may be aware, in the case of an expatriate's death, all of his assets (including bank accounts) are instantly frozen, and his legal heirs are unable to access them. Before the assets are given to the legal heirs, they must first visit the local courts with supporting documentation (which must be received from their home country following notarization/legalization procedures). This is a lengthy and pricey procedure.
Non-Muslims can select the legislation of their choosing under Article 17 of the Constitution. This is accomplished by submitting a Will among appropriate Government agency.
A Will allows us to express our preferences regarding your assets in detail. Because the funds and possessions are locked upon passing and cannot be accessed without a judicial order, creating a Will will provide you piece of mind that your family members will not encounter any issues over each person's part. It is critical for expatriates living in another country to accept legal protection and efficient institutions, particularly when it comes to individual / family welfare.
Non-Muslims in Dubai can use wills to name their beneficiaries, designate guardians for children under the age of 21, and choose executors to carry out their wishes when they die. The registration of a will also simplifies the probate procedure. Each of these advantages is described in full below:
The DIFC Courts Wills Services (previously known as the DIFC Wills Support Center) was established expressly to meet the needs of non-Muslims with assets in the UAE.
The advantages of registering your will with DIFC
Both locals and non-residents can use the service.
When it comes to the division of property of a 'non-muslim' UAE expat who dies without a Will, UAE courts follow Sharia Law. Non-Muslims in the UAE have the option of applying the rules of their home nation to their inheritance. This can be accomplished through the use of a well-drafted Will.
These Wills are completed in the presence of a Notary Public (Court) in each of the Emirates. This option is appropriate for those who have assets in the following categories:
A solitary Will is suited for a single person and is usually written by someone who wasn't married. A married person can also obtain a single Will if his or her spouse has no possessions inside the Emirates (such as a savings account or other real estate).
You can make particular donations of property and money or leave your whole estate to whoever you want in a single Will. You can choose guardians for your children, leave presents to specific persons and express any additional preferences in a single Will.
Mirror Wills are the two separate single Wills that are suitable for married couples with assets in their personal or joint names. Choosing the Mirror Wills instead of two separate Wills saves you money.
In Mirror Wills, either spouse can make precise financial or property gifts to anybody they choose, or they can leave their whole estate to whoever they like. Mirror Wills address property distribution, guardianship, executor appointments, and unique gift clauses.
For anybody, a demise in the family may be a devastating event. In the lack of a Will, 'the family' faces additional cost and challenges in claiming ownership rights. Demonstrating the requirements of the home country's legislation can be expensive and time consuming, especially if the necessary excerpts of the home country's law need to be legalised or attested. A registered Will permits the courts to rapidly carry out the deceased person's desires.
