Moving to Dubai, one of the things an expat should not have to be concerned about is what will happen in the event that their spouse (possibly also their sponsor) dies and how they will access financial funds and what their rights will be. In Dubai, where Sharia law prevails, the absence of a will may lead to grave consequences like the freezing of bank accounts and automatic allocation of assets and the fate of young children can be decided upon by local courts. This video explains the key tips of setting up a will, the UAE law and the importance of obtaining a will when living in Dubai.
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Moving to Dubai, one of the things an expat should not have to be concerned about is what will happen in the event that their spouse (possibly also their sponsor) dies and how they will access financial funds and what their rights will be. In Dubai, where Sharia law prevails, the absence of a will may lead to grave consequences like the freezing of bank accounts and automatic allocation of assets and the fate of young children can be decided upon by local courts. This video explains the key tips of setting up a will, the UAE law and the importance of obtaining a will when living in Dubai.
