what happens if i die in dubai abu dhabi uae without a will?
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Have you ever considered?
What if tomorrow never comes?
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Under Sharia Law if a husband died, what share of his total estate in the UAE would his wife receive?
100%
80% 50% 1/8
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If you are single under Sharia Law who would inherit your estate under the UAE should you die?
Your parents
Your sister
Your brother
The state
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Under Sharia Law upon a fathers death is the surviving mother the automatic legal guardian of any children they have?
YesMay be
No
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If a married couple own property in joint names in the UAE, upon the death of either spouse does the surviving spouse automatically inherit it?
Yes – where it is expressly stated in a WillNO – where there is no Will and relying solely on property being in joint names
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Do joint accounts in the UAE get frozen if either spouse died?
No Not sureYes
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About us• Headed by a bona fide UK-
qualified lawyer Nita Maru.
• We are highly specialized in Wills/Sharia law.
• The firm has been issued a specific license for drafting wills in the UAE.
• Dubai-based with office in Indigo Tower, Jumeirah Lakes Towers.
• Expanded to Abu Dhabi.
• The Wills Specialists caters to expatriates of all nationalities.
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About us• Team comprises of Arabic speakers,
well-versed with Shariah Law, Dubai Courts and judges.
• Benchmark for ethics and professionalism.
• Comprehensive Estate/Asset planning services provided.
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The legislationArticle 17 - Law of UAE Civil Code:
• Conflicting articles.
• Currently grey area in relation to Inheritance and Succession issues.
• Legislation not updated.
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Implications of Sharia LawDefault Law is Sharia Law:
• Authorities intervene regarding guardianship of children.
• Guardianship can be awarded to another family member even if mother is surviving.
• Executors can be nominated on your behalf.
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Implications of Sharia LawDefault Law is Sharia Law:
• Under Sharia Law, the wife of the deceased receives one-eighth of the total estate.
• Sons receive double the share of daughters.
• Parents received one-sixth.
• Distribution is fixed as per reserved portions.
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Implications of Sharia LawDefault Law is Sharia Law:
• Within an hour of a fatality, bank accounts get frozen (even joint accounts).
• Bank accounts remain frozen until all liabilities cleared (loans / credit cards / debts).
• Visas are cancelled where husband is sponsor.
• Property owned in joint names –no right of survivorship concept.
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Services• Drafting of UAE / Shariah-compliant
wills.
• Advice and drafting of UK wills with or without trusts.
• Personal / Single wills.
• Mirror wills (includes two wills – one for husband, one for wife).
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Services• Wills for self-employed / business
proprietors.
• Power of Attorney.
• Advisory services related to succession / inheritance issues.
• Attestation / Notarization by UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
• Legal translation by a court-approved legal translator.
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With a will you are protecting your children.It’s one of the most effective ways of appointing Guardians and ensuring your children’s future is secure. You can appoint interim and full time guardians.
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With a will you will be in control.However, if you don’t have a will, others will decide how your estate is divided when you die.
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Benefits• Will document will over ride the
Shariah Law if you are a non-Muslim.
• Will is evidence of your intentions –Only way to ensure your wishes are carried out.
• If you are a parent who will look after your children? –Appoint Guardians of your choice.
• You can nominate your own executors.
• You can provide for children from previous relationships.
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Benefits• You can set up exclusion clauses.
• NO Family arguments.
• Make a provision for a Charity.
• Will brings, security, reassurance and peace of mind –making you in control.
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Now that I am completing the UAE-will process with Nita, I feel that I am truly doing everything I can to protect my children’s future. If you have children and don’t have a UAE will, you should call Nita.
Dr. Amanda Peters
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“It is difficult to find a level of service that matches what we would take for granted back home and I am so glad that I decided to instruct Nita to prepare my wills. Thank you for doing that for me.
Rosie Brotherston”
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Plan your future.We make it easy for you to plan for your future and that of your family whatever it holds.
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Take control.With a Will you get to leave exactly what you want and to whom you want; giving you control over what happens when you die.
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Reassure them.A will brings security, reassurance and above all peace of mind - not just for you but for all those who depend on you either now or in the future.
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Stop assuming.It's better to ask questions than to make assumptions.
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Talk to us.Office Suite 307, Indigo Tower, Jumeirah Lakes Towers, Dubai
Tel No. : +971 04 448 4284
Mobile No. : +971 50 241 9704
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.willsuae.com
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Secure the ones you love…it’s never too early, but
often too late.