Jurisdicta
Wealth and Succession
Wills, probate, foundations and succession for international families in the UAE and beyond: the rules, the costs and what they mean in practice.
DIFC Courts probate: from death certificate to grant
A registered will settles who inherits, but it does not move a single asset. For a non-Muslim family relying on a will held by the DIFC Courts, that happens only once the executor has obtained a Probate Order and, for most Dubai assets, had it executed through the Dubai Courts. This piece follows the officially published process, with what it costs and where it tends to stall.
Wills for non-Muslim residents of the UAE in 2026
When a non-Muslim dies without a registered will, the UAE estate is divided by a fixed federal formula. This piece sets out what the law says, how the main registration routes compare and where the gaps lie.