The ADJD Wills Service, Explained
The Abu Dhabi Judicial Department (ADJD) provides a Will registration service for any non-Muslim adult. An ADJD Will can address assets in the UAE, including property, accounts and business interests; the appropriate scope should be checked for your circumstances.
Abu Dhabi Law No. 14 of 2021 concerns civil marriage and personal status for non-Muslims in Abu Dhabi. It forms part of the civil personal status framework, rather than a guarantee that every asset or instruction will be dealt with in the same way.
Registration can be completed remotely by a video appointment with the ADJD. A translation may be required. Document requirements and appointment arrangements should be confirmed with the ADJD for your application.
A registered Will records your chosen distribution and executor arrangements. Court and institution procedures still apply after death, and timelines vary case by case.
Written by LEX Services for the expatriate reader.
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