Both are common options while drafting Wills in Dubai and across the UAE. The right choice depends on your family setup, how your assets are owned, and how closely your wishes align with your spouse’s. Understanding the difference can make the decision far more simpler.
What is a Single Will?
A Single Will is a document that governs the estate of one individual alone and focuses solely on one person’s wishes. The Will determines how assets are to be distributed, who is authorized to administer the estate, and who should take responsibility for any minor children.
Single Wills are written in situations where assets are held solely in one individual’s name. Ultimately, a Single Will gives one person clear control over their decisions. It allows their wishes to be set out exactly as intended.
What are Mirror Wills?
Mirror Wills are best understood as a coordinated way for married couples to plan their estates together. They are written in situations where assets are jointly held or held in the name of both spouses. Each person has their own Will, but both are prepared at the same time and designed to work together.
In most cases, each spouse leaves their assets to the other with the same beneficiaries named to inherit after both have passed away. Executors and guardians are also usually appointed on the same basis, which helps keep administration clear and consistent.
It is important to note that Mirror Wills are still two separate legal documents. Either spouse can change their Will in the future, and any update applies only to that spouse’s Will.
For married couples building a life together, Mirror Wills offer a clear pathway to plan their estates together while still keeping separate legal control.
Plan Your Will with Confidence
Whether you choose a Single Will or Mirror Wills, the most important thing is that your Will is clear, legally valid, and properly registered under UAE regulations. At MakemyWill, we help individuals and families prepare straightforward, legally sound Wills in Dubai. We explain your options in simple terms, guide you through each decision, and make sure your wishes are protected, both now and in the future.
Start your Will with confidence and give your family the clarity they deserve.
