Nominating Guardians in UAE Wills
If you have children below 21 years of age, your UAE Will should nominate the guardians for them. If your Will is registered with the DIFC Courts Wills Service, you should only nominate guardians for minor children who are habitually residing with you in the United Arab Emirates.
If one parent passes away, the surviving parent would naturally be responsible for the minor children. A UAE Will should, however, appoint at least one or two alternate guardians to protect minor children in a situation where both parents pass away at the same time. You should note that if this is not done, the court will decide who will obtain custody of your minor children after your death.
In situations where the alternate guardian reside outside the UAE, you should consider nominating temporary guardians for your minor child(ren) in the UAE until such time the alternate guardian reaches the UAE to take custody of your child(ren).
Your child(ren)’s guardian will be responsible for his/her health, education, day-to-day needs and for managing his/her property.
Requirement of Will in UAE
Types of UAE Wills
- Types of UAE Wills
- 5 reasons for making a DIFC Will
- 3 considerations for your Will in Dubai
- Register your DIFC Will from Home
- Make a Will in Ras Al Khaimah
Things to Consider
Common Questions
- What is a Will?
- Why do I need a Will in UAE?
- What is a Notary Public Will?
- What is a DIFC Will?
- What is a Legal Inz’s online Will form?
- What is a Single Will?
- What are Mirror Wills?
- Are the bank accounts frozen at death?
- What is a probate?
- Distribution of real estate in the UAE
- What if I already have a Will in my home country?
- Who is the executor?
- Who can be a beneficiary?
- What are the typical assets passed in a Will?
- The case of life insurance
- The case of shares in companies
- Appointing guardians in a Will
- Resolving debts in a Will
- Can I amend my Will?
- Is it possible for me to withdraw my Will in UAE?
- Is there any inheritance tax in the UAE?
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