What Is This Service?
Will drafting and registration support helps residents and expatriates secure their assets and designate guardianship for their children. Right Time Business Setup Services provides comprehensive Will drafting, legal translation, and official registration assistance in Dubai (DIFC Courts or Dubai Courts), ensuring your wishes are legally recognized in the UAE.
This service is relevant for asset owners, business partners, and families who want to protect their estate and secure their family's future. Registering a Will prevents the default application of local inheritance laws (Sharia) on non-Muslim assets.
The drafting process involves auditing your UAE assets, designating beneficiaries, selecting guardians, and coordinating with courts. Right Time's business setup messaging focuses on simplifying those steps so Wills are drafted and registered with complete peace of mind.
Key benefits
- Complete control over asset distribution and estate inheritance in the UAE
- Legally designate guardians for minor children to secure their wellbeing
- Bypasses default local inheritance rules for expatriates and non-Muslims
- Official registration support at DIFC Courts or Dubai Courts
- Professional translation and documentation handling to prevent disputes
Requirements / Documents
- Passport and Emirates ID of the testator (person making the Will)
- Passport copies of beneficiaries and proposed guardians
- Title deeds, share certificates, or bank statements for assets in the UAE
- Trade licence or corporate documents (for business ownership inheritance)
- Legal translation of any foreign documents (where applicable)
Consultation
Discuss assets, beneficiaries, and guardianship selections.
Drafting
Prepare the initial draft of the Will in English and/or Arabic.
Review
Review the draft clauses with legal consultants to ensure validity.
Translation
Obtain certified legal translation if registering with Dubai Courts.
Registration
Submit the Will to the DIFC Wills Service Centre or Dubai Courts for signing.
What Right Time supports
Right Time assists clients in preparing all necessary paperwork for Will registration. We draft tailored clauses for property, bank accounts, and corporate shares, manage the court booking process, and coordinate certified translation services.
We work individually with expats to structure custody terms and asset distribution lists, ensuring that everything matches local judicial guidelines.
Why clients choose this route
Expatriates use Will registration services to ensure their UAE assets are distributed according to their wishes, rather than local default rules. Right Time provides compassionate, expert guidance to make the legal registration process simple and secure.
The site also emphasizes transparent guidance and quick turnaround times, helping founders and companies move through licensing steps with fewer delays and less paperwork pressure.
Will registration costs and expected processing time
Use this as a general reference for planning. Processing (drafting, translation, and registration) is typically completed in 3-5 business days depending on court appointment availability and document status.
| Jurisdiction / Type | Typical Cost Range | Processing Time |
|---|---|---|
| Trade License - Mainland | AED 18,000 - AED 30,000+ | 3-7 business days |
| Trade License - Free Zone | AED 12,000 - AED 22,000+ | 3-7 business days |
| License Amendment / Activity Update | Varies by scope and authority | 2-5 business days |
| License Renewal | Varies by authority and validity terms | 2-5 business days |
| Visa Services | Varies by visa type and quota | 3-7 business days typically |
| PRO Services | Varies by document scope | Based on approval cycle |
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