Answers, and
essays from chambers.
The questions our clients ask most often, followed by longer reflections from our solicitors.
Insights & Essays
Considered reading on UAE estate planning, written by the solicitors of our chambers for the senior expatriate reader.
Why a UAE Will Matters for Senior Expats
A clear explanation of how UAE inheritance defaults apply to expatriate estates, and why a properly drafted Will is the single most important safeguard for your family.
Read essayDIFC vs ADGM: Which Wills Service Suits You?
Both regimes offer common-law treatment of your UAE assets. The right choice depends on the nature of your estate, your residence and your beneficiaries.
Read essayProtecting Your Spouse: Lessons from Real Cases
Anonymised reflections from our chambers on how a thoughtful Will spared a surviving spouse months of distress in the UAE courts.
Read essayProperty in Dubai: How Title Passes on Death
Freehold, leasehold, joint ownership, each carries a different succession profile. A primer for the property-owning expat.
Read essayGuardianship Provisions That Hold Up
Why a casual nomination in a foreign Will is rarely enough, and how to draft guardianship provisions the UAE will recognise.
Read essayCross-Border Estates: Coordinating with Counsel Abroad
A practical guide to harmonising Wills across jurisdictions without the contradictions that derail probate.
Read essayBusiness Interests in the UAE: Succession Planning
Shareholdings, LLCs and free-zone entities each present distinct succession issues. We outline the considerations.
Read essayThe Quiet Cost of Dying Without a Will in the UAE
Frozen accounts, immobilised property, custody disputes, the predictable consequences of intestacy, and how to avoid them.
Read essayTrusts, Foundations and the Senior Expat
When a Will alone is not enough, and how structures available in the UAE and beyond can preserve wealth across generations.
Read essayReviewing Your Will: A Three-Year Rhythm
Life changes. So should your Will. A measured framework for keeping your estate plan current without anxiety.
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