SmartWills UAE Facebook ad: “3 UAE Will Registries, Which One Fits You?”

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DIFC, Abu Dhabi, or Dubai Courts—Which UAE Will Registry Should You Use? If you're an expat in the UAE, there are three different ways to register a will. Most people don't know the difference. Let me break it down. First, there's the DIFC Will. This is registered at the Dubai International Financial Centre. Who can use it: Non-Muslims only. Language: English only—no translation needed. Main advantage: Speed. If something happens, probate typically takes 4-6 weeks to unlock your assets. Government fees: About AED 10,000 for a single will, AED 15,000 for a couple. Based on Common Law—similar to UK, US, or Australia. This is the premium option—fast, but the most expensive." "Second, there's the Abu Dhabi Will, registered with the Abu Dhabi Judicial Department—ADJD. Who can use it: Everyone. Muslims AND non-Muslims. Language: Arabic. But we handle the certified translation for you. Main advantage: Price and coverage. It covers assets across the entire UAE for a fraction of the cost. Government fees: AED 950 for a single will, AED 1,900 for a couple. Trade-off: Probate typically takes 2-3 months—a bit longer than DIFC, but still straightforward. This is the most cost-effective option, and it's what most of our clients choose. Based on Civil Law—the UAE's federal system. "Third, there's the Dubai Courts Will. Who can use it: Non-Muslims only. Language: Arabic, with legal translation required. Government fees: About AED 2,020 for a single will, AED 4,040 for a couple. This is the middle-ground option—registered in Dubai specifically, but not as fast as DIFC. So to recap: 1, DIFC: Non-Muslims only, fastest, most expensive. 2. Abu Dhabi: Everyone, cost-effective, covers the entire UAE. 3. Dubai Courts: Non-Muslims only, middle pricing, covers the entire UAE. Not sure which one fits your situation? That's where we come in. We're SmartWills—we help expats register UAE wills remotely. Here's what makes us different: One: We guide you through choosing the right registry for your specific situation. Two: The entire process is 100% remote—no courthouse visits required. Three: It takes just 3 hours of your time. We handle everything else—drafting, translation, registration. Book a free 30-minute Risk Profile Audit. We'll help you understand which option is right for you—no pressure, just clarity.

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3 UAE Will Registries — Which One Fits You?

Without a registered UAE will, your family could face frozen bank accounts, delayed asset access, and a court process that could take months. Take control now and protect what you've built.