Wills inheritance power of attorney POA and gift deeds
What this page covers
This hub brings together key topics around wills, inheritance, powers of attorney and gift deeds for individuals, families and business owners in the UAE.
You can see how powers of attorney are used in real estate, banking and company matters, and how they connect with wider asset protection and succession planning.
Use the sections below to move from a general overview to focused pages on POA, property gift deeds and wills for residents, non‑Muslim expats and other expatriates in the UAE.
What to choose
- Explore how powers of attorney work in the UAE, including notarisation, language and validity requirements, and their use in property, banking and business transactions.
- Go to detailed guides on real estate and property transfers, including when a POA must specify a particular property, land department rules and related formalities.
- Learn about wills and inheritance planning for different resident and expatriate profiles in the UAE, and how wills and gift deeds can support long‑term asset and family protection.
Where to go next
Below is a list of focused pages covering gift deeds, powers of attorney and wills in the UAE so you can quickly dive deeper into the topic you need.
Each link leads to a separate page, from POA services in Dubai and across the UAE to property gift deeds and wills for non‑Muslim expats and other expatriates planning their estate.
What matters
- In the UAE, any power of attorney used for official transactions normally must be notarised to be accepted by authorities, banks and courts.
- For real estate, land departments usually require the POA to clearly authorise the specific sale, purchase or transfer, including property details and related formalities.
- Company formation and licensing bodies in the UAE commonly allow an authorised agent acting under a properly notarised POA to sign incorporation, registration and renewal documents.