What happens to a power of attorney when the principal dies in the UAE?

In the UAE, a POA generally ends automatically when the principal dies; the agent's authority does not survive, so the POA can no longer be used for the deceased's bank accounts, property, or assets. Those pass through inheritance processes instead: personal status (Sharia) rules for Muslims, or a registered will or other applicable rules for non-Muslims, usually requiring a court succession certificate before assets are released. Acting on a POA after the death can expose the agent to legal consequences, so stop using it and inform institutions that relied on it. The same applies if the principal loses capacity. Full guide: Power of Attorney in the UAE.