UAE laws strictly regulate the process of asset distribution after a person's death based on Sharia Law.

Nevertheless, the death of even a non-Muslim expatriate will automatically lead to:

• freezing of bank accounts, including joint ones;
• termination of residence visas for dependents;
• transfer of guardianship over minor children;
• division of your assets in accordance with Sharia law.

Thus, for expatriates in the UAE it is important to ensure proper distribution of their assets and the secure future of their children and dependents by making a will and arranging inheritance.

Will and inheritance registration can be carried out through:

• Dubai Courts with jurisdiction covering the entire UAE,
• DIFC Wills Service Centre, covering Dubai and the Emirate of Ras Al Khaimah.

The DIFC Wills and Probate Service Centre allows non-Muslims to choose from several types of wills depending on the assets they wish to cover.

Types of wills in the United Arab Emirates:

• Guardianship Will
• Property Will,
• Business Ownership Will;
• Financial Assets Will,
• Full Will.

Specialists at Garant Business Consultancy will be happy to advise you on the most favourable option for registering your will based on your wishes and assist with its further registration.