DIFC Will Preparation
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About DIFC Wills in Dubai
Benefits of DIFC Wills
- Protects non-Muslim expats’ assets according to their Will.
- Covers assets worldwide, including UAE and abroad.
- Fast and simple Will registration and probate.
- Ensures legal certainty and fully recognized Wills.
How it works?
A simple 3-step procedure for making a Will in Dubai, and the rest of UAE:
Step 1
Step 2
Step 3
Why Make a DIFC Will?
100% Remote registration process
Provisions to include funeral wishes
Reasonable amendment service fee
Simpler probate (conducted in English)
Who Can Register a DIFC Will?
A DIFC Will may be written by any non-Muslim individual who is at least 21 years old and owns assets in the UAE. It's interesting to note that the person making the Will need not be a resident of the UAE and that the Will can be prepared and registered without a valid Emirates ID.
What Assets Can be Covered
Under a DIFC Will?
A DIFC Will covers all your assets based in any of the UAE’s seven (7) emirates (Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Umm Al Quwain, Ajman, Ras Al Khaimah, and Fujairah). Also, your assets based overseas can be covered through your DIFC Will. However, this is subject to our legal advice with regard to the validity of the DIFC Will in the pertinent jurisdiction.
Process for Preparation and Registration of a DIFC Will
MakemyWill employs a simple and quick process to make Wills. Here’s how the complete process for the
preparation and registration of a DIFC Will unfolds:
With MakemyWill, your DIFC Will can be drafted within just three (3) working days. You can opt for an ‘urgent service’ if necessary. Once you finalize the Will draft, the Will is uploaded to the online portal of DIFC WSC.
Once the Will is uploaded online, an appointment is scheduled with DIFC Wills Service Centre for registration of the Will. DIFC Will registration process requires the presence of two (2) witnesses along with the testator. The Wills can be electronically signed and witnessed during the online meeting with one of the DIFC WSC officers.
Frequently Asked
Questions
The following are some of the most commonly asked questions about DIFC Wills
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No, residency is not a requirement. Non-residents who own property, bank accounts, or other assets in the UAE can also register a DIFC Will.
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The DIFC Wills Service Centre offers five types of Wills: a Full Will that covers all assets, guardianship, and business interests; a Property Will limited to UAE real estate; a Guardianship Will for appointing guardians of minor children; a Business Owners Will for company shares; and a Financial Assets Will that covers bank accounts and cash.
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Yes, DIFC Wills can be registered online through a virtual signing process with the DIFC Wills Service Centre.
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Yes, you can update, replace, or revoke your DIFC Will anytime by registering a new one with the DIFC Wills Service Centre.
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Yes, you can appoint one or more executors to manage your estate according to your wishes.
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Government Departments
We can help you with the processes in the following government departments.
