UAE wills, registered through ADJD

Pass it on,properly.

Create a legally valid UAE will in your language — drafted in minutes, registered with ADJD. Fast-track registration available for families who need it now.

Trusted, transparent, in your language
  • ADJD-registered
  • 10+ languages
  • Transparent pricing
  • Fast-track available
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Why it matters

Without a will, the UAE decides for your family.

The good news: a properly registered will puts you back in control — and Heirloom makes that simpler than ever.

Default inheritance may not match your wishes

Without a registered will, UAE courts apply default rules that often surprise non-Muslim residents — your home-country wishes don't automatically apply.

Bank accounts can freeze on death

Personal and even joint accounts can be frozen pending legal process. A registered will keeps your family financially supported through the transition.

Guardianship isn't automatic

If something happens to both parents, courts decide who cares for your children. A will lets you name guardians you trust — in writing, in advance.

How it works

From first question to registered will in under a week.

  1. 01
    Day 0

    Start anywhere

    Answer simple questions online, on WhatsApp, or through a partner. In your language.

  2. 02
    Day 0

    AI drafts instantly

    Your will is generated in minutes with a plain-language summary you'll actually understand.

  3. 03
    Day 1

    Translate & confirm

    Certified Arabic translation auto-generated; you review and approve digitally.

  4. 04
    Day 2+

    ADJD registration

    We handle ADJD notary registration. Standard timeline is 4–8 weeks; fast-track in 3–7 business days is available on Concierge or as a AED 1,550 add-on (pass-through court fee).

  5. 05
    Ongoing

    Lifetime protection

    Encrypted storage, annual review reminders, and optional executor service.

The real cost

What "all-inclusive" actually means.

Most providers quote a drafting fee, then add government, translation, and registration costs later. Here's the same outcome, side by side.

Typical UAE will service (standard registration)

  • Drafting feeAED 2,799
  • ADJD government fee (added)AED 950
  • Arabic translation (added)AED 400
  • TotalAED 4,149

With fast-track elsewhere, expect AED 5,700+.

Heirloom Essential

Transparent
AED745+ AED 950 court fee

Drafting, certified Arabic translation, and standard ADJD registration handling. The AED 950 government fee is paid separately to the court — we don't mark it up.

All-in total: AED 1,695. Need it faster? Add fast-track (court fee AED 2,500 instead of 950) for a total of AED 3,245 — still well below the typical AED 4,149+.

Save AED 2,450+

Honest pricing

Government fees are pass-through. We add zero margin on anything the ADJD collects — they go directly to the court. Our price is for our work.

Pricing

Clear, honest pricing for our work.

Essential

AED
745

A must-have for every UAE expat. One will covering all your assets.

+ AED 950 ADJD court fee, paid separately to the court.

  • Guided self-serve drafting (AI)
  • Single full ADJD will covering any asset type
  • Certified Arabic translation
  • Standard ADJD registration · 4 to 8 weeks
  • +1
Choose Essential
Most popular

Complete

AED
1,345

Mirror wills for families with children.

+ AED 1,900 ADJD court fees (AED 950 × 2 wills), paid separately to the court.

  • Everything in Essential
  • Mirror wills for couples (2 wills)
  • Guardianship & executor setup
  • Standard ADJD registration · 4 to 8 weeks
  • +2
Choose Complete

Concierge

AED
1,445

Fully drafted and registered within days. For those who want their assets protected now.

+ AED 2,500 ADJD court fees (AED 950 standard + AED 1,550 fast-track), paid separately to the court. We cover everything else.

  • Everything in Complete
  • Multi-asset & business structuring
  • Dedicated personal advisor
  • Fast-track ADJD registration · 3 to 7 business days
  • +3
Choose Concierge

Need it faster on Essential or Complete? Add fast-track ADJD registration for AED 1,550 per will — passed through to the court at cost.

Trusted by families

The conversation families finally have.

I'd been putting it off for three years. Heirloom got my will drafted on a Sunday morning and registered with ADJD by Thursday. Finally peace of mind.
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Marco R.
Italian entrepreneur · Dubai
Naming guardians for our boys was the conversation we kept avoiding. The process was so calm and clear we did it together over a coffee.
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Sarah & James L.
British family · Abu Dhabi
I own two flats and a small business here. The Concierge plan handled the structuring — and my advisor actually picks up the phone.
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Anil P.
Indian property investor · Dubai

Trusted by families from 40+ nationalities

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FAQ

Questions, calmly answered.

Still wondering? Our advisors are real humans and happy to talk — before you spend a dirham.

  • Yes — when properly registered with the ADJD (Abu Dhabi Judicial Department), an online-drafted will is a fully valid legal instrument that applies to your UAE-based assets, regardless of your nationality or residency status.

  • ADJD is Abu Dhabi's official notary authority for non-Muslim wills. A will registered there is recognised across the UAE and supersedes default Sharia-based inheritance for your UAE assets.

  • Generally yes. Your Heirloom will covers your UAE assets. We recommend keeping a separate will in your home country for assets located there, and we can flag any conflicts during lawyer review.

  • Without a registered will, your property is distributed according to default UAE inheritance rules, which may differ significantly from your wishes. Bank accounts can also be frozen pending court process.

  • Drafting takes minutes. Translation and approval typically happen within a day. ADJD registration timeline depends on your plan: standard registration takes 4–8 weeks (included on Essential and Complete); fast-track registration takes 3–7 business days (included on Concierge, or available as a AED 1,550 add-on — passed through to the court at cost, with zero Heirloom margin). The ADJD government sets these timelines, not us.

  • No — to keep our pricing transparent, the ADJD government fee (AED 950 per will for standard registration) is paid separately, directly to the court. We don't mark it up. Our price covers drafting, translation, and our service.

  • Yes. Our Complete plan includes mirror wills for couples, with coordinated guardianship and executor provisions designed to work together.

  • Standard registration uses ADJD's regular notary queue, which currently runs about 4–8 weeks (court fee AED 950 per will, paid to the court). Fast-track uses ADJD's expedited "special" service and registers your will in 3–7 business days (court fee AED 2,500 per will). The AED 1,550 difference is exactly what the fast-track add-on costs — we pass it through to the court and don't make a dirham on it.

Your family's protection starts today.

Begin in minutes. Registered with ADJD — fast-track available. From AED 745 + AED 950 court fee.

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