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Inheritance and wills, divorce matters, document legalisation and powers of attorney — coordinated end to end alongside partner legal counsel. Get a free consultation.
What's included
Wills & Succession
- DIFC Will (English common law, ideal for international families) or Dubai Courts Will (bilingual, covers assets across all Emirates)
- Asset schedule preparation and coordination with partner legal counsel for drafting and registration
Divorce Matters
- Coordination with partner family-law counsel for UAE and cross-border divorce cases, including asset division and custody matters involving UAE-based property or companies
Document Legalisation
- Attestation chains for foreign documents (notarisation, foreign ministry, UAE embassy, or apostille) — for corporate, personal, marriage/birth documents
Power of Attorney (POA)
- Drafting and registration of UAE POAs for property transactions, company matters, or personal affairs, for clients who cannot be physically present
Documents
- Passport / Emirates ID
- Family details
- Marriage/birth certificates, where relevant
- UAE asset schedule
- Property title documents
- Company/shareholding documents
- Existing will/trust/foundation documents, if any
- Beneficiary and guardian details, as applicable
- For divorce matters: existing marriage documents and, where applicable, prior court filings
- For POA: details of the specific matter and authority to be granted
Pricing
Get a free consultation. A&D's coordination fee and third-party legal/registration authority fees are quoted separately after reviewing your situation.
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Frequently asked questions
Without a registered will, assets may not be distributed as your family expects, and accounts can be frozen during the estate process.
DIFC is an English-language common-law framework, suited to international families. A Dubai Courts Will is bilingual and covers assets across all Emirates.
We coordinate with partner counsel on cross-border cases involving UAE assets or residency; local court recognition of a foreign judgment is assessed case by case.
Usually notarisation in the country of origin, then legalisation through that country's foreign ministry and the UAE embassy, or an apostille where applicable.
Yes, typically through a UAE embassy or consulate in your country of residence — we guide you through the exact steps for your situation.
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