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Estate Planning for Families Living in the UAE

Wills, guardianship, and succession planning for expatriate and UAE-national families.

April 18, 20254 min readBy Halston & Co

Introduction

Without a valid will and guardianship plan, assets and minor children may be dealt with under default succession rules that do not match a family’s intentions.

Wills and Guardianship

We advise on DIFC and Abu Dhabi will options, mainland procedures, and how to coordinate UAE assets with overseas estate plans.

What Families Should Put in Place

A registered will, updated beneficiary nominations, and a clear guardianship clause give families certainty if the unexpected happens.

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