Drafting, witness arrangements and registry approval should be considered together. Check the selected registry’s requirements before signing an estate-planning document.
What to know
A will should clearly identify the assets, beneficiaries and appointments it is intended to cover. Dubai Courts, DIFC Courts and ADJD operate distinct registration regimes; their eligibility, language and witness requirements should not be treated as identical.
Define the geographical scope and how the document interacts with existing wills. DIFC Courts currently offers remote registration under its own requirements. The appropriate registry and legal framework must be checked for the testator’s circumstances.
Before you start
- The document’s purpose and the organisation that will receive it.
- The parties, intended powers or relevant asset details.
- Any instructions already supplied by the competent authority.
Official guidance
General information reviewed against the official guidance linked above. Requirements depend on your circumstances and the competent authority. Contact our team to discuss your request.