Does a DIFC will cover assets outside Dubai across the UAE?

Yes. A DIFC Will can cover assets across the UAE, not only assets located in Dubai. Depending on the type of Will, this may include real estate, bank accounts, company shares, and other movable and immovable assets situated in different Emirates. DIFC Courts expanded the Wills Service to UAE-wide assets in 2019. The appropriate type of DIFC Will will depend on the assets you own and where they are located. If you would like me to review your assets and advise on the appropriate Will, you can message me on WhatsApp at +971 56 657 9355 – Engy Soliman.

## Legal Consultation – Does a DIFC Will Cover Assets Across the UAE? Yes. A DIFC Will can cover assets located outside Dubai, including assets in Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Ras Al Khaimah and other UAE emirates, subject to applicable laws and enforcement procedures. 1\. UAE-wide coverage: The DIFC Wills Service Centre allows eligible non-Muslim individuals to register wills covering assets throughout the UAE. 2\. Types of assets: A DIFC Will may cover real estate, bank accounts, company shares, investments and other assets, provided they are properly identified and legally transferable. 3\. Property outside Dubai: Real estate in Abu Dhabi or other emirates may be included, but transferring ownership to beneficiaries requires compliance with the relevant emirate's property registration laws. 4\. Enforcement: A DIFC probate order may require recognition or execution through the competent authorities outside Dubai. Registration of the Will does not automatically transfer ownership. 5\. Eligibility: DIFC Wills are primarily intended for eligible non-Muslim testators aged 21 or above. 6\. Important consideration: A properly drafted Will should identify assets and beneficiaries clearly to reduce inheritance disputes and enforcement difficulties. 7\. Choosing the correct Will: A DIFC Full Will can cover present and future UAE assets, while a Property Will or Financial Assets Will covers only specified assets within the relevant limits.  image DIFC Courts +1 8\. Age requirement: The DIFC Courts currently specify a minimum age of 18, rather than 21, for eligible non-Muslim testators.  image DIFC Courts ### Documents Required Please provide your nationality, residency status, list of UAE assets and their locations, intended beneficiaries, and any existing Will. ### Book a Legal Consultation Azza I