Davidson & Co specialises in providing comprehensive estate and succession planning services tailored to meet the unique needs of each client. Understanding the importance of preparing for the future, our experienced attorneys help clients navigate the complexities of will drafting, testamentary dispositions, estate administration, and probate procedures, in accordance with the DIFC Wills and Probate Rules (WPR Rules).
Through DIFC Wills services, we are committed to ensuring that our clients’ testamentary wishes are respected and their UAE-situated assets are protected and efficiently passed on to their chosen beneficiaries, in line with the legal provisions set out by the DIFC Wills and Probate Registry (WPR).
We can help you deal with the following legal matters pertaining to DIFC wills
We assist clients in drafting and executing testamentary instruments that clearly articulate their wishes regarding the distribution of their estate, the appointment of guardians for minor children, and other essential matters. Our team ensures that all wills comply with applicable jurisdictional laws, including the DIFC Wills and Probate Rules (WPR Rules), and are structured to minimise potential claims of intestacy or undue influence.
Our comprehensive estate and succession planning services go beyond simple will drafting to include trusts, powers of attorney, healthcare directives, and living wills. We tailor each estate plan to address the client’s specific financial situation, family dynamics, and long-term testamentary objectives.
We advise on the creation and management of various types of trusts, including revocable living trusts, irrevocable trusts, special needs trusts, and charitable trusts. Our guidance helps clients achieve their estate planning goals, whether they are focused on asset protection, tax planning, or providing for a loved one with special needs.
We represent executors and beneficiaries in the probate process, ensuring the decedent’s will is validated, debts are paid, and assets are distributed according to the will’s provisions. Our attorneys streamline the probate process, reduce administrative burdens, and help resolve any disputes that may arise.
Our firm advises clients on strategies to minimise estate duty, inheritance tax, and gift tax liabilities, in accordance with applicable domestic and international tax frameworks, including double taxation agreements (DTAs). We represent clients in disputes arising from high-net-worth estate tax issues, offering both litigation and alternative dispute resolution (ADR) methods to resolve conflicts effectively and discreetly.
We represent clients in disputes over the validity and enforceability of wills, the fiduciary conduct of executors, and the interpretation of testamentary documents. Our goal is to resolve these disputes efficiently while protecting our clients’ beneficial interests through negotiation, mediation, or, where necessary, contentious probate litigation.
As a specialist in DIFC Wills services, Davidson & Co’s legal guidance is rooted in a detailed knowledge of the following legal instruments:
UAE Federal Law (Civil Transactions Law): Offers comparative guidance where estate disputes arise outside the DIFC or in multi-jurisdictional succession cases.
At Davidson & Co., our commitment to estate law is grounded in precision, confidentiality, and a deep understanding of DIFC Wills services. Whether you are creating your first will, assigning guardianship, or resolving complex probate issues, our team of Will Registration Lawyers and DIFC-registered lawyers ensures full legal compliance and effective safeguarding of your estate. Our clients trust us to deliver tailored legal strategies, strong technical drafting, and efficient dispute resolution, all within the bounds of the DIFC legal environment.
Any non Muslim individual over 21 years of age with assets in the UAE can register a will at the DIFC Will Registry.
DIFC Wills apply specifically to assets located within Dubai and Ras Al Khaimah. For assets abroad, foreign probate laws may apply.
The process typically takes 7–10 working days, including legal drafting, notarisation, and appointment with the DIFC Will Registry.
Without a registered will, your estate may be distributed under Shariah law, even if you are a non Muslim, unless alternative legal structures are in place.
Yes. You can legally appoint interim and permanent guardians through a Guardianship Will under DIFC law.
DIFC Wills are enforceable through the DIFC Courts, which have jurisdiction over probate matters related to registered wills.
Yes. A Business Owner’s Will allows you to specify the succession of company shares, subject to UAE commercial and inheritance law review.
You will require the expertise of Will Registration Lawyers to ensure compliance with the DIFC WPR Rules, accurate execution, and future enforceability.
