Wills & estate planning

ADJD Wills (Abu Dhabi)

Abu Dhabi offers its own registration route for non-Muslim wills through the Abu Dhabi Judicial Department. It suits many Abu Dhabi residents and property owners.

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Fees itemised before you pay
Inside or outside the UAE

Registered with: Abu Dhabi Judicial Department
Who: Muslims and non-Muslims, residents or not
Covers: Assets in all seven emirates
Registration: Remote, by video call

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Estimated figures. Final fees are confirmed in writing. Approval rests with the authorities.

What we handle

Checking if the ADJD route suits you
Drafting your will and translation
Registration with the court
Updates after major life changes

From draft to registered will

1
Your wishesTell us your assets, heirs and guardianship wishes.
2
Draft for approvalWe prepare the draft and send it to you to approve.
3
Arabic translationThe approved will is prepared in Arabic and English.
4
Remote registrationThe signed will is uploaded to ADJD; your identity is verified and the will is read over by video call.
5
Digital copyADJD emails you the registered will.

An ADJD will covers assets in the UAE only. Assets abroad need a will in that country.

What to have ready

Passport or Emirates ID
List of UAE assets (property, bank accounts, shares, business ownership)
Names of beneficiaries, executor and guardians

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