Will Writing Services in Dubai & UAE

Writing a legally valid will is one of the most important steps an expat or resident can take in the UAE. Without a registered will, the distribution of your UAE assets — property, bank accounts, business shares and even the guardianship of your children — may be decided under default UAE law rather than your personal wishes. Wordcraft provides end-to-end will writing services in Dubai and across the UAE, including drafting, certified legal translation, notarisation and registration support.

Why You Need a Will in the UAE

• Protect your family: ensure your spouse and children inherit according to your wishes.
• Guardianship of minor children: appoint guardians so your children are cared for by people you trust.
• Avoid asset freezing: a registered will helps prevent bank accounts and assets being frozen during lengthy probate.
• Certainty for non-Muslims: non-Muslim expats can have their estate distributed under their chosen law rather than default Sharia rules.

Types of Wills You Can Register in the UAE

• DIFC Wills: Registered through the DIFC Wills Service Centre, available to non-Muslims and covering UAE-wide assets (with options for worldwide assets and guardianship).
• Abu Dhabi (ADJD) Wills: The Abu Dhabi Judicial Department offers non-Muslim will registration with bilingual documentation.
• Dubai Courts Wills: Wills registered and notarised through the Dubai Courts, available for various residents.
• Property & business wills: Focused wills covering specific assets such as real estate or company shares.

What a Will Can Cover

• Real estate and property in the UAE
• Bank accounts and investments
• Company shares and business interests
• Guardianship of minor children
• Personal belongings and vehicles

How the Will Writing Process Works

1. Consultation: we understand your family situation, assets and wishes.
2. Drafting: your will is drafted clearly in line with the chosen registration route (DIFC, ADJD or Dubai Courts).
3. Legal translation: where required, we provide certified Arabic legal translation.
4. Registration & notarisation: we guide you through registering and notarising the will with the relevant authority.

Why Choose Wordcraft for Will Writing in Dubai

As a trusted legal translation and documentation provider since 2019 with offices in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah and Ras Al Khaimah, Wordcraft combines legal drafting, certified translation, notarisation and attestation under one roof. We make will writing simple, confidential and fully compliant — with free document pickup and delivery across the UAE.

Frequently Asked Questions: Will Writing in Dubai

Do expats need a will in the UAE?

Yes. Without a registered will, your UAE assets may be distributed under default UAE law. A registered will lets you decide how your estate is shared and who will be the guardian of your children.

Can non-Muslims register a will in the UAE?

Yes. Non-Muslims can register wills through the DIFC Wills Service Centre or the Abu Dhabi Judicial Department, allowing their estate to be distributed under their chosen law rather than Sharia.

What is a DIFC will?

A DIFC will is a will registered with the DIFC Wills Service Centre in Dubai, available to non-Muslims and covering UAE assets, with options for guardianship and worldwide assets.

What does a will cover in the UAE?

A UAE will can cover real estate, bank accounts, investments, company shares, vehicles, personal belongings and the guardianship of minor children.

How much does will writing cost in Dubai?

Costs depend on the registration route (DIFC, ADJD or Dubai Courts) and the complexity of your estate. Contact Wordcraft for a clear, all-in quote.

Does my will need to be translated into Arabic?

Depending on the registration authority, a certified Arabic legal translation may be required. Wordcraft provides certified legal translation as part of the service.

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