Specialised legal consultations for families, residents, and asset holders in the UAE — guardianship, estates, family businesses, powers of attorney, Waqf, and international assets.
We assist families, residents, and expats in the UAE with organising the legal aspects related to the family, guardianship, estates, assets, and family businesses in accordance with applicable laws and procedures.
Organising guardianship, custody, and arrangements in the best interests of the child.
Reviewing the impact of family changes on wills and estates.
Organising the transfer of shares and continuity of family businesses.
Organising specific legal or administrative authorities as needed.
Coordinating assets and estates across multiple countries based on each case.
Organising Waqf and charitable work within appropriate legal frameworks.
Guardianship arrangements require clear legal planning that takes into account the child's best interests and applicable UAE laws.
In the absence of clear guardianship arrangements, matters concerning minor children may require judicial proceedings to determine appropriate arrangements based on the best interests of the child and applicable laws.
Organising guardianship arrangements in advance within a suitable will — for both Muslims and non-Muslims — can help reduce disputes and clarify the family's wishes to the relevant authorities.
When major family changes occur such as marriage, divorce, or the birth of a child, a review of wills and estate arrangements is recommended to ensure they align with the current family and legal situation.
Family changes may affect asset distribution, beneficiaries, or guardianship arrangements — especially where wills or assets exist outside the UAE.
Major family changes may require a review of the will and estate arrangements.
Note: Not reviewing a will after divorce or a family change may lead to outcomes that do not reflect your current wishes.
Business continuity requires clear legal and administrative planning to organise the transfer of shares and responsibilities.
The absence of prior planning may lead to complications in managing shares, partner authorities, and business continuity after the death of an owner or founder.
A legal succession plan can include reviewing partner agreements, organising share transfer, establishing valuation mechanisms, and determining temporary administrative arrangements based on the company's structure.
A Power of Attorney is a legal document that may grant a trusted person specific authorities to manage certain financial, administrative, or legal matters, depending on the scope of the POA and the authority before which it is used.
In some cases, having appropriate powers of attorney prepared in advance may help facilitate the management of certain legal or financial matters when needed, in accordance with applicable laws and procedures.
A legal tool that helps organise certain authorities during the testator's lifetime depending on the scope of the POA.
A will relates to post-death arrangements, while a Power of Attorney is used during the testator's lifetime within the scope of the specified authorities.
If you hold assets both inside and outside the UAE, laws and procedures may differ from one country to another. Prior legal planning helps minimise conflicts between systems and facilitates estate management across multiple jurisdictions.
Waqf and charitable arrangements can be explored within the estate plan in accordance with Islamic Sharia rules and applicable UAE laws and procedures.
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