Our lawyers are registered with DIFC Courts Wills Registry as registered Wills Draftsmen, providing end-to-end DIFC Will Drafting & Registration Services to international expatriates & UAE residents for over fifteen years.
Living in Dubai offers exciting opportunities, but when it comes to protecting your assets and family, the legal landscape can be complex. Whether you’re an investor with Dubai property, a parent raising children in the UAE, or an expat with international assets, a DIFC Will gives you complete control over your Estate, bypassing Sharia Law/UAE Inheritance Law and ensuring your assets are distributed exactly as you intend.
At TWS Legal Consultants, our UK-qualified lawyers are DIFC Registered Wills Draftsmen with over 15 years of experience helping expats safeguard their legacy through professionally drafted and registered DIFC Wills.
The DIFC (Dubai International Financial Centre) operates under Common Law principles, providing expats with a familiar, English-speaking legal framework. These Wills are fully enforceable in Dubai and Ras Al Khaimah, and through court orders, can apply across the UAE.
A DIFC Will is a legal instrument registered with the DIFC Wills Service Centre, allowing non-Muslim expatriates to distribute their UAE-based and global assets according to their own wishes without the application of Sharia law.
Clients with family businesses or multigenerational wealth often benefit from setting up a DIFC Foundation to work in parallel with their DIFC Will, ensuring strategic succession and asset distribution.
Without a registered Will in the UAE, local courts may apply Sharia Law/UAE Inheritance Law principles to your estate, even if you are a non-Muslim. This can lead to unintended consequences, frozen bank accounts, property disputes, and delays in securing guardianship for your children.
The DIFC Will has become the preferred choice for many non-Muslim expatriates in the UAE due to its distinct advantages:
The DIFC Will framework is based on Common Law, familiar to individuals from the UK, USA, Australia, and other common law jurisdictions, ensuring full testamentary freedom.
For non-Muslims, a properly executed and registered DIFC Will explicitly allows for the non-application of Sharia Law to the distribution of their UAE Assets, ensuring your instructions are followed.
A single DIFC Will can cover a wide range of assets, including:
For clients with more complex structures, DIFC Foundations can also serve as holding vehicles for real estate, shares, or digital assets to consolidate wealth and reduce estate fragmentation.
Provides the ability to appoint temporary and permanent guardians for minor children, a critical safeguard for expat families.
All processes at the DIFC Wills Service Centre are conducted in English, offering convenience and clarity for expats.
The DIFC Courts offer secure video conferencing facilities for registration, making the process accessible even if you are travelling or temporarily outside the UAE.
The DIFC Wills Service Centre is known for its streamlined processes and confidential registration, ensuring privacy for your Estate & Succession Planning.
At TWS Legal Consultants, we guide you through the specific types of DIFC Wills recognised by the DIFC Courts, helping you choose the most appropriate option based on your unique circumstances, asset profile, and family needs. Each type is designed to provide targeted protection and clarity for your legacy.
Our DIFC Wills draftsman will assess your unique asset structure, family dynamics, and residency status to recommend the most protective and effective type of DIFC Will for your needs, ensuring compliance with DIFC Courts regulations.
To be eligible to register a Will with the DIFC Courts Wills Registry, you must:
Any children for whom you wish to appoint guardians must be habitually resident in Dubai or Ras Al Khaimah.
Our lawyers will verify your eligibility and guide you through every step of the DIFC Will Registration process.
For clients setting up DIFC Foundations, TWS Legal Consultants also ensure alignment between the Foundation structure and the terms of your Will, eliminating future conflicts between lifetime and testamentary arrangements.
As highly experienced DIFC Wills Draftsmen and leading will lawyers in Dubai, TWS Legal Consultants simplify the complex process of making a Will in Dubai and registering it with the DIFC Courts. Our tailored approach ensures your DIFC Will is precise, legally sound, and perfectly aligned with your wishes.
The cost of making a Will in Dubai, specifically a DIFC Will, involves both professional drafting fees and government registration fees. At TWS Legal Consultants, we believe in complete transparency and provide clear, competitive pricing.
Our fees typically include both our expert professional drafting services and the relevant government registration fees payable to the DIFC Wills Service Centre.
Contact us today for a personalised, no-obligation quote regarding the cost of your DIFC Will in Dubai, tailored to your specific asset structure and family needs.
When it comes to securing your legacy with a DIFC Will, expertise and trust are paramount. TWS Legal Consultants stands out as a preferred partner for non-Muslim expats in the UAE.
Our team is officially registered and recognised by the DIFC Courts, ensuring our expertise and adherence to the highest standards in DIFC Will drafting.
With more than a decade and a half of dedicated experience, we have successfully drafted and registered thousands of Dubai Wills for expatriates, making us one of the Wills Specialists in the region.
Our team comprises UK-qualified lawyers who bring international best practices and a deep understanding of Common Law principles to your Dubai Will writing needs.
We prioritise your needs and provide clear, compassionate guidance throughout the entire process, making a complex legal matter simple and stress-free for you.
From initial consultation and drafting to seamless DIFC Will registration and secure storage, we offer end-to-end support.
Beyond just Wills, we offer strategic Wills and Estate Planning advice to ensure your entire wealth is managed effectively for future generations.
For clients seeking more advanced structures, we also provide DIFC Foundation setup services, an ideal complement to your Will when safeguarding long-term generational wealth or business continuity.
Don’t leave your family’s future to chance. A professionally drafted and registered DIFC Will (Dubai Will) is the cornerstone of effective succession planning for non-Muslim expats in the UAE. Our dedicated team of Will lawyers in Dubai is ready to provide you with professional guidance, ensuring your wishes are honoured and your loved ones are protected.
