Legal status review
Reviewing the legal position of the testator, their family and the beneficiaries.
UAE Will Drafting & Preparation
We provide will drafting and preparation services in the UAE tailored to each client's legal, family and financial circumstances and subject to the applicable legal framework and procedures of the relevant authority.
Every client's circumstances, assets, family structure and legal objectives are different. Call us: +971 54 360 8305
A will is not one-size-fits-all
Every case has its own circumstances, assets, people and legal objectives.
Simply writing a will does not necessarily mean its provisions will be carried out after death as the testator intended. Unsuitable drafting, or failing to observe the applicable legal and procedural requirements, may cause problems when the will is executed.
What we assess before drafting
- Legal and family status
- Nature of the assets
- Beneficiaries
- Minor children
- Joint ownership
- Mortgages and liabilities
- Previous wills or documents
That is why the service begins with a legal assessment of your circumstances, before any drafting.
What the service includes
Asset review
Reviewing the funds, property and rights the testator wishes to include in the will.
Beneficiaries
Identifying beneficiaries and alternate beneficiaries, and drafting the entitlement scenarios clearly.
Transfer of assets and property
Arranging the transfer of funds and property according to the testator's wishes and within the limits of the law.
Minor children
Addressing arrangements and wishes concerning the care of minor children, depending on the case.
Special circumstances
Addressing special circumstances such as joint ownership, mortgages and liabilities connected to assets.
Drafting and legal review
Drafting the will and reviewing it legally to reduce the likelihood of conflict or ambiguity when it is executed.
Registration and procedures
Reviewing the will and completing its registration requirements before the competent authority, depending on the emirate and the applicable legal framework.
Our process
- 01
Understanding your case
Understanding the testator's legal, family and financial circumstances.
- 02
Setting objectives
Identifying the testator's objectives, the beneficiaries and the arrangements required.
- 03
Asset review
Reviewing the relevant assets, rights and liabilities.
- 04
Beneficiaries and scenarios
Identifying beneficiaries, alternate beneficiaries and possible entitlement scenarios.
- 05
Drafting the will
Preparing a draft will based on the approved information and instructions.
- 06
Legal review
Reviewing the drafting, the details and legal consistency.
- 07
Execution and registration
Guiding the client on the execution or registration procedures applicable before the competent authority, depending on the case.
Who may need this service?
The service may be relevant to individuals who have:
- Real estate in the UAE;
- Bank accounts or investments;
- Shares or interests in companies;
- Multiple assets;
- Minor children;
- Multiple beneficiaries;
- Joint ownership arrangements;
- Mortgages or liabilities connected to assets;
- An existing will that requires review or updating.
Special circumstances
Matters that may require additional legal consideration, depending on the case:
- Minor children
- Joint ownership
- Mortgages and liabilities
- Business interests
- Multiple beneficiaries
- Alternative beneficiaries
- Existing wills
- Insurance-related arrangements
- Multiple categories of assets
Start your will assessment
We take will instructions at our office, by phone and on WhatsApp. To make your first consultation useful, it helps to have the following information ready. No documents are submitted through this website.
1Request type
- New will
- Existing will review
- Will update
- Consultation
2Family circumstances
- Marital status
- Number of children
- Whether there are minor children
- Any family details relevant to the consultation
3Assets
- Real estate
- Bank accounts
- Investments
- Shares or company interests
- Insurance
- Vehicles
- Other assets
4Beneficiaries
- Number of beneficiaries
- Relationship to you
- Any notes about the beneficiaries
5Additional information
- Any previous will, if one exists
- Anything else you believe may be relevant to your request
Visit our office
You are welcome to visit our office in Abu Dhabi. We recommend calling or messaging us on WhatsApp beforehand to arrange a convenient time.
- Address
- 3103 Tamouh Tower, Marina Square, Al Reem Island
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
View on the map - Hours
- Sunday to Thursday, 9:00–18:00 (GST)
- Phone
- +971 54 360 8305
Frequently asked questions
Can a will be prepared to suit my family and financial situation?
Yes. The scope of drafting is determined by the information and legal needs of each case, in line with the applicable legal framework and procedures.
Can you review an existing will?
Yes. We can review an existing will and identify matters that may need amendment or updating, depending on the case.
Does the service include registering the will?
The service may include reviewing and completing the registration requirements before the competent authority, depending on the emirate and the applicable legal framework.
Is a will the same for everyone?
No. Drafting and requirements differ according to legal, family and financial circumstances and the nature of the assets and beneficiaries.
Does the service cover arrangements for minor children?
Matters concerning minor children and wishes regarding their care can be discussed within the legal consultation, depending on the case and the applicable legal framework.
We do more than prepare a will.
We assess your circumstances and help structure your will in accordance with your objectives and the applicable legal and procedural framework.
The information on this page is general and is not legal advice. The scope and requirements of the service depend on each client's circumstances, the applicable legal framework and the procedures of the competent authority in each emirate. Acceptance or registration of a will, or any particular outcome, cannot be guaranteed.