Wills Claims

Your wife and children could be left without any financial support if you have no Sharia Wills.

If you are an expat living in the UAE and have no Shariah Will in place, then you are in danger of having your assets frozen and distributed by the UAE government under Shariah law. According to Shariah law, if you pass away whilst living or working in the UAE and have no recognized will, then all your UAE assets could be frozen and seized by the government. This could include any life insurance policies you have that would normally pay out immediately to family members. The UAE-Government will distribute your assets according to Shariah law, and not your last wishes.

This could leave your spouse without any financial support and possibly only receive a small portion of inheritance when the estate is settled. Even joint bank accounts would be frozen, and there would be no access to funds for living expenses or childcare. Make sure your spouse has a separate bank account with funds in. Your UAE owned property could also be divided amongst family.Visas could be cancelled if tied to a spouse’s visa.

There is also the question of guardianship over your minor children. Without a will, the government will decide who becomes their legal guardian. Always ensure that you have nominated beneficiaries for all your policies, and state in your will who will have legal guardianship over your minor child.

With a Sharia Will

Without a Sharia Will

A Matter Of Life And Death -

A True Life Example

It is recommended that you speak to us to guide you through the legalities of Sharia law and the process of drawing up a Sharia Will.

With a

Sharia Will

Wills Claims

Your wife and children could be left without any financial support if you have no Sharia Wills.

A Matter Of Life And Death -

A True Life Example

With a

Sharia Will

Your last wishes will supersede local laws

The correct beneficiaries will benefit from your life policies and investments

Choose your own executor

Can make special provision for children from any previous marriage

Can gift money to a family member (Hibba)

Your infant child’s guardianship is under your control

Any UAE based property will remain intact for beneficiaries

Without a

Sharia Will

Frozen bank accounts and investments

Local law will determine distribution of estate

Children or spouse may end up receiving very little or nothing as other family could inherit your assets

Life policies may be moved into your estate instead of paying out to your family

Your minor child’s guardianship is not in your control

Property could be divided between family

Visa’s could be cancelled

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