FAQ regarding will beneficiaries

The will does indeed make it possible to specify who will have temporary and/or permanent custody of minor children under 21 in the event of both parents’ deaths.

The age of majority in the Emirates is 21.

Yes, absolutely: you can distribute your assets located in the Emirates as you wish, to the people of your choice (family members or third parties). Therefore, there is no reserved portion of an estate and consequently no disposable portion as there is in France.

However, it is recommended that you comply with your national law in order to avoid future challenges from heirs who are entitled to a reserved portion under your national law.

Funds available in a bank account are frozen as soon as the bank is notified of the death (including in the case of a joint account).

A court order will be required authorizing the executor to access the bank account. The executor will first pay the debts, funeral expenses, etc., and then distribute the remaining amount according to the provisions of the will.

You can name anyone you wish as the beneficiary or beneficiaries of your will, even if that person is not a family member. It can also be an entity (foundation, company, etc.).

In the event of a dispute, a DIFC judge will be appointed and will review the case based on the evidence submitted by all parties.

Yes, this is entirely possible and poses no problem at all. The testator cannot be Muslim.

Upon your death, your beneficiaries will be located. Your executor will be responsible for this, among others. We therefore recommend giving your executor all the information so that they can settle the estate as quickly as possible by easily locating all the beneficiaries.