The short answer
If you are not Muslim and you own anything in the UAE, a will decides who gets it. Without one, the law decides for you: half to your husband or wife and half to your children, in equal shares. With 800 Business you get your will drafted, checked by you and signed with a notary through Dubai Courts, in person in Dubai or online by video call, for one fixed price with notary and court fees included.
What happens if you die without a will in the UAE
For non-Muslims, inheritance follows Federal Decree-Law No. 41 of 2022 on Civil Personal Status. Article 11 sets the split when there is no will:
| Your family | Who inherits without a will |
|---|---|
| Spouse and children | Half to your husband or wife. The other half shared equally between your children, sons and daughters alike. |
| No children | Your parents, in equal shares. If one parent has died, half goes to the other parent and half to your brothers and sisters. |
| No parents | Your brothers and sisters, in equal shares. |
That split may not be what you want. Maybe your spouse should keep the home, or your children are still young. The same law says you can leave everything you own in the UAE to whoever you choose in a will. It also lets a foreign heir ask for a different law to apply to the estate, unless there is a registered will that says otherwise. A will removes the guesswork for your family.
Who this service is for
- Non-Muslims living in the UAE with an Emirates ID.
- Non-residents who own property, a bank account or a company in the UAE. No Emirates ID needed: your passport is enough.
- Married couples who want one will for both of them, at the same price.
- Parents who want to name a guardian for children under 18.
Wills for Muslims follow different rules, so this fixed-price service is for non-Muslims. If you are Muslim, book a free call and we explain your options.
What your will can cover
Your assets in the UAE
- Your home or investment property
- Bank accounts and savings
- Your shares in a UAE company, including a Free Zone company
- Cars and personal belongings
The people you choose
- Your beneficiaries, with the share each one gets
- Your executor, the person who carries out your will
- A guardian for children under 18
Own a company with us? Your shares are part of your estate. Your will makes sure they pass to the person you choose, so the business can keep going.
How it works
- Get your fixed price. Answer three questions above. Your written quote arrives by email straight away.
- Confirm and pay. Reply to the quote or WhatsApp us. We send your invoice; you pay by card or bank transfer.
- Send your documents. The short list below, by email or WhatsApp. We check everything is complete.
- Review your draft. We draft your will from your instructions. You read it and ask for any change. Nothing is signed until you are happy.
- Sign with the notary. In person in Dubai, or online by video call. We book it and stay with you.
- Receive your notarised will. Keep it safe and tell your executor where it is.
Documents you need
- A copy of your Emirates ID, or your passport if you have no Emirates ID
- Your religion (this service is for non-Muslims)
- A passport copy of your executor, the person who will carry out your will
- Passport copies of all your beneficiaries, with the share (%) each one receives
- If you have children under 18: the name of the guardian you choose for them
That's all. You don't need a list of every asset with values: tell us what you own and who should get it, and we write it properly.
Sign in person or online
In person in Dubai
- You sign with the notary in Dubai
- We book the appointment and tell you where and when
- Best if you live here or are visiting
Online by video call
- You sign with the notary on a video call
- From anywhere in the world
- Best if you are abroad or short on time
Your price depends only on this choice and on whether you have an Emirates ID. See your price.
Already have a will in your home country?
Keep it for your assets there. Your UAE will covers your assets in the UAE. Ask a lawyer in your home country to check that the two wills don't contradict each other, and tell us about your home-country will when we draft, so we word the UAE will to sit alongside it.
Why make your will with 800 Business
- One fixed price. Notary and court fees included. No hourly rates, no extras on the day.
- Done for you. We draft, book and guide. You answer a few questions, read the draft and sign.
- One team for your life in the UAE. Many clients already trust us with their company, visas and accounts. Your will fits with all of it.
- A multilingual team on WhatsApp, from your first question to your signed will.
Sources
Rules checked on 5 November 2026.
- Federal Decree-Law No. 41 of 2022 on Civil Personal Status: Article 1 (who it applies to), Article 11 (will and inheritance without a will), Article 13 (register of wills)
- UAE Government portal: personal status for non-Muslims
This page explains the rules in plain English. It is not legal advice for your case: book a free call and we will look at it.