What Happens When Someone Passes Away In The UAE Without A Registered Will? (Video)

Learn who is the best family lawyer in Dubai for divorce, custody, support, guardianship, assets, urgent relief, and cross-border disputes in the UAE.

The process of divorce can be akin to the act of replacing the engine of a vehicle that is already in motion; it is challenging, emotional, and full of steps you didn’t plan for.

Inheritance can become emotionally difficult when family members disagree about money, property, business shares, jewellery, bank accounts, or the meaning of a will.

The Federal Decree-Law No. 41 of 2024 represents a major step forward in modernizing the approach to alimony and family support in the UAE.

In the recent years, the UAE has brought about significant changes to its legal provisions regarding relationships between unmarried couples and children born outside the boundaries of a marriage.

International HNW Family Law Round Table 2026, attended by professional lawyer Dr. Hassan Elhais.The exclusive summit was organized in Singapore by Drew & Napier, led by Shu Mei Hoon. The summit brought together the leading family law practitioners from around the world to discuss the challenging cross-border issues facing the high net worth families.

The United Arab Emirates has emerged as a multicultural global city with people from various countries, religions and belief systems

In the UAE, family law differentiates between custodianship and guardianship when it comes to the care and upbringing of a child.

The Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) Courts recently made an announcement towards the amendments to the rules

The enactment of Federal Decree-Law No. 41 of 2022 on Civil Personal Status for Non-Muslims marked a significant legislative milestone in the United Arab Emirates.

Applies to all sectors and exemptions may be granted by the competent authority. Foreign workers must obtain a work permit and be duly admitted and resident for work; employers cannot employ foreigners without a permit.

On 1 November 2025, the Minister of Communications and Information Technology issued Ministerial Decree No. 816 of 2025 (the "Executive Regulations")...

On 29 December 2025, the Bahraini Cabinet approved the introduction of Corporate Income Tax ("CIT") in Bahrain, with implementation anticipated from 2027.

On April 7, 2025, His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik issued Royal Decree No. 38 of 2025, promulgating the new Law of Special Economic Zones and Free Zones...

As the United Arab Emirates (‘UAE') and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (‘Saudi Arabia') continue to lead the Gulf Cooperation Council (‘GCC') in proposing the implementation of value added tax (‘VAT').

In a landmark decision, the Dubai Court of First Instance limited the scope of a land mortgage after finding that the financing bank had failed to channel the full loan proceeds...

On 7 October 2025, the Saudi Capital Market Authority (CMA) published for public consultation draft Instructions of Simplified Investment Funds...

The UAE has issued Federal Decree-Law No. (20) of 2025 amending key provisions of Federal Decree-Law No. (32) of 2021 Concerning Commercial Companies...

As you may be aware, yesterday, 5th December, the European Union ("EU") Commission produced a list of 17 countries identified for their perceived failures in regards to good tax governance.

The complexity of commercial relationships and transactions in today’s market has led to an increase in the number of disputes parties become involved in.