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Podcast: Offshore Tax with HTJ.tax
Episode: Why Wills Are Essential in the UAE
Description: In the UAE, having a legally registered Will is not optional — it is crucial. Without one, a person’s estate is automatically governed by Sharia inheritance rules, which impose predetermined shares for heirs regardless of the individual’s personal wishes.When someone dies without a Will in the UAE, several complications follow:Sharia rules apply by default, dictating how assets must be divided.Guardianship of minor children is not automatically given to the surviving parent; the court appoints a guardian.Asset transfers become slow and comple...