Will Services for Expatriates Living in UAE, Dubai & Abu Dhabi

We have a proven track record for arranging Wills for British Expats and many other citizens worldwide. We don't write just wills, but provide a range of additional services.

Estate Planning Advice

Expat Wills have a network of Solicitors around the World to write your Will accordance with the law of your home country.

The subject of any property you may own both in the UK and Dubai needs careful financial planning. This part of our Will service is called Estate Planning and may be subject to Muslim Sharia Law if property (immovable assets) are owned in Dubai.

Your Will and Last Testament will be prepared by lawyers or certified Will writers based in the United Kingdom and other countries depending on your domicile home country. Your Will is written to ensure your assets are dispersed to your heirs in accordance with your wishes in a tax efficient manner. Expat Wills do not provide legal services or legal consultancy services in the UAE.

Clients should be aware that if you are a domicile of the UK (where your permanent home is situated and not your current residency) the Inland Revenue will take into account your Worldwide assets when calculating Inheritance Tax (IHT).

Prudent Financial Planning

We will also give you advice on the best way to structure your Will to manage your assets including reducing the inheritance tax (IHT) which your estate may be liable to pay. This can be achieved legally by expert financial planning and the correct use of Trusts and other financial management tools available to you.

Long Term Health Care Liability

Recently it has become very important for British Expats to consider the subject of possible long term care costs and how these may affect your estate and loved ones. if you move back to the UK at any point in your life and need long term health care the law allows local Councils to make you pay for your own long term health care if your estate is valued at more than £21,500. In certain circumstances local Councils have the legal authority to even sell your home to pay for your long term health care needs. Expat Wills can help reduce the amount that is paid to local authorities by expert estate planning and the legal use of trusts etc within your Will structure.

YOUR COMPANY & BUSINESS ASSETS

Your Will can be structured to include your personal shareholding in a UAE registered company should you be an equity Director, Partner or Self Employed.

WHAT DO I DO NEXT

Simply contact us to make an appointment.