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Practical pieces from the legal team at Summit Legal Consultancy. Every article names the person who wrote it and the date it was last checked, because the law in this area changes.

UAE Wills

UAE Wills for Non-Muslims: Inheritance and Registration Guide (2026)

A non-Muslim can register a will in the UAE directing how their assets should pass. Dying without one does not mean the assets disappear, but it leaves distribution to the default legal rules. This guide sets out the routes, who each suits, and what to do first.

Dr. Mohamed Raouf

8 September 2026 · reviewed · 22 min read

UAE Wills

How Much Does a Will Cost in the UAE? Full 2026 Pricing Guide

The cost of a UAE will has two separate parts: the professional fee for preparing and legally reviewing it, and the registration fee charged by DIFC Courts, ADJD or Dubai Courts. This guide sets out both, and what the professional fee does and does not cover.

Ahmed Mohammedi

8 September 2026 · reviewed · 8 min read