What happens without a will – WILLS Writing Services in Dubai UAE

The chart below explains how a person’s estate is divided amongst blood relatives when someone dies intestate (without a valid will in the UAE). This applies to both non-Muslims and Muslims alike.

Paid first from estate

All debts cleared next

Up to 1/3 of remainder

Remainder distributed to heirs

Share reduces if children exist

Wife: 1/4 or 1/8 | Husband: 1/2 or 1/4

Shares adjust based on number of heirs present

Double share of daughter

1/2 if only child | 2/3 shared

Both receive guaranteed share

1/6 fixed (with children)

1/6 or 1/3 of remainder

A registered will ensures your estate is distributed exactly as you intend under UAE law — not left to chance.

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