Start your UAE Will online with Aramas International Lawyers. Share your assets, beneficiaries and family wishes through our questionnaire, then get advice on DIFC or ADJD drafting and registration. Completing the questionnaire starts your instructions; it does not itself create a signed or registered Will.
Secure, guided, expert-reviewed
From your sofa to a legally registered UAE Will — guided every step of the way by our specialist team.
Answer guided questions about your assets, family situation, beneficiaries and guardianship wishes. Your progress is saved automatically — complete it at your own pace.
Our UAE-licensed lawyers review your answers and draft a legally compliant Will tailored to your situation. We'll contact you if we need any clarifications before finalising.
We guide you through the signing process and handle registration with the DIFC Courts or ADJD on your behalf. Your Will is then securely stored in the official registry.
As an expat in the UAE, you can register a Will with the DIFC Courts, the ADJD, or both. Our lawyers will advise which is right for your situation.
Abu Dhabi Judicial Department — commonly used for broader UAE coverage
Final professional fees, VAT and registry charges confirmed in writing
Different succession rules may apply to Muslim clients. Our team checks the appropriate legal route for your circumstances.
Start ADJD Will →Dubai International Financial Centre — most commonly used for Dubai & RAK assets, with potential to cover wider assets depending on structure
Final professional fees, VAT and registry charges confirmed in writing
The same expert legal quality as an in-person service — with the convenience of completing it entirely from home.
Every Will we draft is prepared in compliance with UAE law and registered with the relevant court. When properly drafted and registered, it carries the same legal weight as an in-person Will.
After reviewing your instructions and documents, our team confirms the anticipated drafting and registration timetable. Complex assets, revisions and court appointments can affect the time required.
Based in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, or anywhere else in the world? You can start and complete your UAE Will questionnaire entirely online, at any time.
Your Will is prepared by fully qualified, UAE-licensed solicitors — not a template generator. Every Will is individually reviewed and tailored to your circumstances.
Your personal details and Will instructions are handled with the strictest confidentiality and stored securely in the official UAE Will registry.
Our team is available throughout the process to answer any questions. Once your Will is registered, we can also help with future amendments as your circumstances change.
Here's what to expect once you start:
Share your details, assets and wishes. Have your identification and key asset information ready before you begin.
Our lawyers draft your Will and send it to you for review, with a quote for registration fees.
You review your draft Will and request any amendments. We finalise once you're happy.
We coordinate the required signing and registry appointment. Your participation and any witnesses depend on the registry requirements.
Everything you need to know about making your UAE Will online.
Yes — without a valid UAE Will, your UAE assets will be distributed according to UAE inheritance rules, and you lose control over how your estate is managed. The outcome depends on your religion, nationality and the court handling your case. Estate administration without a Will can become significantly more time-consuming and costly, particularly if multiple court processes are involved. A registered UAE Will ensures your assets go where you intend.
Giving instructions online is the first step, not a substitute for executing and registering a Will. Your draft must meet the relevant legal requirements and be signed and registered through the appropriate DIFC or ADJD process. Remote appointments may be available, subject to the registry's requirements and your circumstances.
A DIFC Will uses the DIFC Courts' non-Muslim wills framework, with scope depending on the type of Will. An ADJD Will follows the applicable Abu Dhabi Judicial Department registration process; its civil wills route is for eligible non-Muslim clients. Eligibility, assets, family arrangements, costs and probate requirements determine which route is suitable. Muslim clients need advice on the rules applicable to their estate.
Yes. Both DIFC and ADJD Wills can include guardianship provisions for your minor children. This is one of the most important reasons for non-Muslim expats to have a registered UAE Will — without one, a UAE court will determine who cares for your children in the event of both parents passing. Our questionnaire includes a dedicated section for guardianship wishes.
Your Will can be amended or replaced at any time. We recommend reviewing your Will whenever there is a significant life change — a new child, property purchase, change in assets, divorce or remarriage. We offer amendment services for existing clients, typically at a lower cost than a new Will. Contact us at info@aramaslawexpat.com to discuss.
After reviewing your questionnaire, our team provides a written quote setting out the professional fees, registry charges, applicable VAT and any translation or additional services required. Check what is included before proceeding. Approved payments can be made through a secure payment link; submitting the questionnaire does not itself take payment.
General information, not individual legal advice. For the authorities' current requirements, see the DIFC Courts Wills FAQ and ADJD civil wills guidance. Our team confirms the rules relevant to your situation.