How It Works
Creating Your UAE Will Made Simple
EasyWills makes it easy to create a legally compliant will for ADGM (Abu Dhabi Global Market) jurisdiction in the UAE. Our guided process ensures your will meets all ADGM legal requirements while being simple enough to complete in under an hour.
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Check Your Eligibility
Duration: 2-3 minutes
Before you begin, we'll verify that you meet the legal requirements for creating a will in your chosen UAE jurisdiction.
Requirements:
- Age: Must be 21 years or older
- Religion: Non-Muslim or have never been Muslim (ADGM requirement)
- Assets: Must own assets in the UAE (property, bank accounts, investments, etc.)
- Capacity: Must be of sound mind and not under duress
Our quick eligibility checker will guide you through these ADGM-specific requirements to ensure you qualify for our service.
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Step 2: Create Your Account
Duration: 3-5 minutes
What you'll need:
- Valid email address
- Phone number (optional but recommended)
- Secure password
Once registered, you'll have access to your personal dashboard where you can create multiple wills, track progress, and download documents anytime.
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Step 3: Complete the Will Questionnaire
Duration: 25-35 minutes
Our intelligent questionnaire adapts based on your will type and circumstances. You'll provide information about:
Personal Details (Testator Information):
- Full name (as per Emirates ID/Passport)
- Date and place of birth
- Nationality and passport details
- Emirates ID (if UAE resident)
- Current address and contact information
- Religious declaration
Family Information:
- Spouse details (if married)
- Children's information (names, ages, addresses)
- Identification of minor children (under 21 in ADGM)
Executor Appointments:
- Primary executor (required)
- Up to two substitute executors (recommended)
- Complete contact and identification details
Guardian Appointments (if you have minor children):
- Permanent guardians
- Substitute permanent guardians
- Interim guardians (optional)
- Substitute interim guardians (optional)
Beneficiaries and Estate Distribution:
- Primary beneficiaries and their percentages (must total 100%)
- Substitute beneficiaries (optional)
- Age conditions for inheritance
- Specific bequests (optional)
Additional Provisions:
- Final wishes regarding burial/cremation
- Organ donation preferences
- Special instructions
Language Support:
- Complete the questionnaire in English
- Automatic Arabic transliteration for names and places
- Manual editing of Arabic text available
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Step 4: Review and Download
Duration: 5-10 minutes
Review Process:
- Comprehensive summary of all your information
- Section-by-section review with edit capabilities
- Validation checker to ensure completeness
- Final confirmation before generating documents
Document Generation:
- Professional PDF document matching official templates
- Draft watermark for initial reviews
- Available in both English and Arabic sections
- Secure download with password protection
What You'll Receive:
- Complete will document (PDF format)
- Summary of next steps
- Translation and notarization guidelines
- Contact information for certified translators
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Step 5: Execute Your Will
Duration: Varies (typically 2-4 weeks total)
Requirements for Legal Execution:
Translation (if needed):
- Use a Ministry of Justice certified translator
- Both English and Arabic versions must be present
- Original translator certification required
Signing Requirements:
- Must be signed in your own handwriting
- Date the signature
- Sign in the presence of two competent witnesses
- Witnesses must also sign and date
Witness Requirements:
- Two witnesses required
- Must be 21 years or older
- Should not be beneficiaries or related to beneficiaries
- Must be of sound mind
- Should be UAE residents (recommended)
ADGM Court Notarization:
- Schedule appointment at ADGM Courts online or by phone
- Bring original documents, identification, and two witnesses
- Pay ADGM court fees (~AED 950)
- Receive official notarized and registered ADGM will certificate
Important Information
Time Investment
- Total Online Time: 30-45 minutes
- Can be completed in multiple sessions - your progress is automatically saved
- Review and editing: Available anytime before final submission
Documents You'll Need
For Creating Your Will Online:
- Valid passport or Emirates ID details
- Contact information for executors and guardians
- Beneficiary details and contact information
- Asset information (approximate values sufficient)
For ADGM Notarization (Official Requirements):
- The Will: Bilingual format with original signatures, certified translation and translator's stamp
- Identity Documents: Emirates ID (UAE residents) + passport for all applicants
- Asset Documentation: Ownership documents for any assets described in detail in the will
- Translation Credentials: Copy of the translator's UAE Ministry of Justice license card
- Employment Proof: For eligibility verification (if applicable)
- Two witnesses with valid ID (must be 21+, not beneficiaries or their relatives)
- Payment method for ADGM + ADJD fees (~AED 950 total)
Helpful to Have:
- Recent asset valuations
- Bank account details
- Property ownership documents
- Insurance policy information
- UAE visa copy (if applicable)
Will Types Available
Estate and Guardianship Will
- • Distributes your assets
- • Appoints guardians for minor children
- • Most comprehensive option
Guardianship Only Will
- • Focuses solely on appointing guardians
- • For those with minor children but limited UAE assets
Estate Only Will
- • Distributes assets only
- • For those without minor children
Mirror Wills for Couples
- • Both spouses create coordinated wills
- • Ensures consistency in executor and guardian appointments
- • Streamlined process with shared information
- • Individual pricing for each will
Language Options
- Interface: Available in English
- Documents: Generated with both English and Arabic sections
- Automatic Translation: Names and places auto-converted to Arabic
- Manual Editing: Full control over Arabic text
After Creating Your Will
Professional Translation Service (Included)
Cost: Included in platform fee (valued at AED 500)
Duration: 48 hours after will completion
Official ADGM Requirements:
- Bilingual format mandatory (Arabic and English)
- Certified by UAE Ministry of Justice licensed translator
- Original signatures required on both versions
- Translator credentials and license verification
Our Process:
- Automatic processing upon will finalization
- Ministry of Justice certified translators
- Complete Arabic translation with official certification
- Translator's license card copy included
- ADGM court-formatted documents delivered within 48 hours
Advantage: No action required from you - translation and all credentials handled automatically.
Official ADGM Notarization Process
ADGM + ADJD Fees: ~AED 950 total
Location: ADGM Courts, Abu Dhabi
Duration: 30-45 minutes appointment
Booking: ADGM eCourts Platform (digital submission required)
Step-by-Step Process:
- Submit documents via ADGM eCourts Platform
- Pay ADGM fee via email link (credit card)
- Attend appointment with all required parties and documents
- Document verification by court officials
- Will execution with original signatures (testator + witnesses)
- Pay ADJD fees via SMS link (~AED 950)
- Receive official notarized certificate and registration
Important Notes:
- ADGM does not handle probate (executors file with ADJD upon death)
- Fees are non-refundable once document review begins
- Credit card required for ADGM fee payment
Ongoing Management
- Updates: Log in anytime to make changes
- Storage: Secure cloud storage with backup
- Access: Download documents anytime
- Support: Ongoing customer service
Important Notes
- Platform Fee: Starting from AED 750 - one-time payment
- Translation Included: Professional Arabic translation within 48 hours (no additional cost)
- ADGM Court Fees: ~AED 950 (paid directly to ADGM at notarization)
- Unlimited Revisions: Make changes anytime before notarization
- Document Access: Lifetime access to your documents and account
- ADGM Specific: Service designed specifically for ADGM jurisdiction requirements
- Customer Support: Available throughout the entire process