Wills inheritance power of attorney POA and gift deeds
What this page covers
This section brings together UAE topics on wills, inheritance planning, powers of attorney, and gift deeds in one place.
It is useful when authority needs to be clearly assigned, a person cannot attend in person, or formal steps such as notarization, translation, or legalization are required.
Use the pages below to go to the right topic, including property-related powers of attorney, gift deeds, and wills guidance for expats and non-Muslim residents.
What to choose
- Choose a power of attorney topic if you need someone to act on your behalf and want the authority to be clear, limited, and properly documented.
- Choose a gift deed topic if your matter involves transferring property, handling title formalities, or comparing planning options for Dubai property.
- Choose a wills topic if you are an expat or non-Muslim resident and need a more focused starting point for UAE estate and inheritance planning.
Where to go next
The pages below break this area into practical routes, including delegated authority for property or company matters, gift deed issues, and wills topics for different resident situations.
Some matters depend on precisely drafted powers and formal document steps such as notarization, translation, legalization, or validation, so the right next page depends on the action you need to complete.
What matters
- In the UAE, a power of attorney used for official transactions usually needs notarization before authorities, banks, or courts will accept it.
- For real estate matters, the authority often needs to be specific, and a general power of attorney may not be enough for a sale, purchase, or title transfer.
- Electronic notarization and online validation are available for some UAE power of attorney processes, helping parties confirm that a document is genuine and currently valid.