Summer in the UAE is traditionally a quiet part of the year when
many families head home to spend the time in cooler climes. It is
also a time when many turn their minds to 'life admin' and
making a Will forms an important part of a family's planning
for the future, particularly if there are minor children and / or
significant assets owned.
Particularly in the UAE, making a Will is vital to ensure there
is a clear and organised account of the wishes that are to take
effect in the event of death of an individual. The last few years
have seen significant developments in the area of Wills and
Inheritance matters in the UAE. What was previously a grey
area of the local Law, has now been replaced with multiple options
which provide considerable certainty as a result of innovative
procedures introduced by the local Government. As a result, expats
in the UAE now have no excuse for not ensuring their affairs are in
order.
