What You Need to Register a Will in the UAE

Preparing a Will in the UAE is a straightforward process, whether you choose DIFC, ADJD, or Dubai Courts. The key is gathering the correct documents before registration. Here’s what you need:

1. Identification for All Individuals Named in the Will

You must provide ID for every person mentioned in the Will, including:

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• Emirates ID
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• Passport
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• Residence visa
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If someone doesn’t have an Emirates ID, a passport copy is sufficient. All documents must be clear scanned copies with all four corners visible. These can be emailed—no in-person meeting is required at this stage.

2. Current Residential Address

The testator must provide their full residential address in a single line.

This appears in the Will and becomes part of the official court record.

3. Asset Information (Only If Distribution Is Not Generic)

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• All assets to the spouse
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• If the spouse has passed, assets shared equally among children
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For these generic clauses, no asset list is required.

However, if certain assets must go to a specific beneficiary, detailed asset information must be provided.

Example: If a property should pass directly to a child rather than first to the spouse, full property details are needed so the Will can specify this with backup beneficiaries.

4. Remote or In-Person Options

All documentation can be submitted by email.

Clear scanned copies are sufficient—no physical documents or in-person checks are required during the drafting phase.