Shariah-Compliant Will · Notarised locally
A will that sits correctly alongside Sharia succession
A will for Muslim residents, drafted to work with Sharia succession rules rather than against them. Sharia sets fixed shares for certain heirs, so the part a will can decide is narrower than people expect, and getting that boundary right is most of the work.
What it is
A will for Muslim residents, drafted to sit correctly alongside Sharia succession rules and notarised locally. Sharia sets fixed shares for certain heirs, so this will records the wishes that can be recorded without displacing them - who should act as executor, who should care for children, and how the discretionary portion should pass. For: Muslim residents who want their intentions written down properly.
Who needs it
This is the route if you:
How it works
Four stages, and only the first one is yours. We take it from your answers to the counter at the authority, and tell you what each stage costs before it starts.
- Step 1 of 4.
Tell us about your family
Sharia sets shares by relationship, so who your heirs are is what decides most of the document. We ask about that first.
- Step 2 of 4.
We quote the job
This one is priced per case rather than from a list, so a person reads your situation and sends a written quote before any work starts.
- Step 3 of 4.
We draft and translate
A licensed drafter prepares the will and a certified legal translator produces the official Arabic. You review both.
- Step 4 of 4.
Notarise and deliver
We arrange notarisation and you receive the finished document and your copies.
Documents you’ll need
Send a clear phone photo of each. Anything marked (if it applies) is only needed when it is true of you.
- Passport copy of the testator — The photo page, clear enough to read
- Emirates ID of the testator — Both sides
- Attested marriage certificate (if it applies) — If you are married. Needed to establish the heirs
- Official Arabic translation of the will — We arrange this through a certified legal translator
- Heir names and their relationship to you — Sharia sets fixed shares by relationship, so this decides them
- Title deed for each UAE property (if it applies) — Only if you own UAE property. One per property
- Trade licence and share certificate (if it applies) — Only if you hold shares in a UAE company
- Guardian details for the children (if it applies) — Only if you have children under 18
- Executor details — Who should carry out the will
Upload through a secure link or send them on WhatsApp.
Pricing
Our fee is fixed and you see it before you commit. The authority’s own charge is listed separately and passed through at cost.
- One person — AED 799 ex VAT, AED 838.95 including VAT
- A couple - two matching wills — AED 1,199 ex VAT, AED 1,258.95 including VAT
Common questions
How much can a will actually decide?
Less than most people expect. Sharia sets fixed shares for certain heirs, and a bequest is generally limited to a portion of the estate. What a will does here is record guardianship, name an executor, and set out the part you can direct, clearly enough that nobody has to guess.
Why is there no price on this page?
Because we have not set one we are willing to publish. These vary by family situation more than the registered-will routes do, so a person quotes it after reading what you need.
Can I name guardians for my children?
Yes, and it is one of the main reasons to write one. We will ask you to name an interim guardian who can step in immediately as well as a permanent one.
Do I need an Arabic translation?
Yes, and we arrange it through a certified legal translator as part of the job.
A note on scope: WillXO is a documentation facilitation service. Legal work is performed by licensed professionals and registration is carried out by the relevant authority. We do not provide legal advice.
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