Write your will one question at a time
Sidqo asks about your family, your assets in the UAE and who should look after your children. Then it drafts a will you can take to a UAE wills registry.
Who would you like this will to look after? Tell me a little about your family.
Sidqo asks a few questions, then writes the will for you to read and change. Private to your account.
- Answer in your own words
- Download as a Word file
- Private to your account
Questions that come up before a will
I keep putting this off.
What happens to my bank account if I die without one?
Do Sharia rules apply to me?
Who would look after my children?
A conversation, then a draft
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Answer in your own words
Sidqo asks one or two questions at a time. Give it several facts at once and it only asks for what is missing.
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Watch the checklist fill in
Each answer lands on the checklist beside the conversation, so you see what is covered and what is left.
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Get the draft, then change it
Press “Write my will”. Read the draft, ask for any change in plain words, and download it as a Word file.
What goes into your will
These are the points Sidqo works through with you. Anything you leave open stays visible in the draft in [brackets], so nothing is quietly guessed.
About you
Your full name, nationality and the emirate you live in.
Which rules apply
Whether you are Muslim or non-Muslim, because it changes what a UAE will can do.
Your family
Spouse, children and anyone else you want to provide for.
Your UAE assets
Property, bank accounts, shares or a business in the UAE.
Who receives what
How your estate is shared, and any specific gifts.
Your executor
The person who carries out your will, and a backup.
GuardiansOptional
Who looks after your children if neither parent can.
Where you'll registerOptional
DIFC, the Abu Dhabi Judicial Department or Dubai Courts. Sidqo explains the difference.
Will
Declaration and earlier wills
Your details
Executors
Guardians for your children
Specific gifts
The rest of your estate
If a beneficiary dies first
Signature and witnesses
From draft to registered
Choose a registry
The DIFC Wills Service Centre, the Abu Dhabi Judicial Department or Dubai Courts. Our registration guide compares cost and coverage.
Compare registriesBring your draft
The registry may use its own form or ask for an Arabic version. The hard part is done: your decisions are made and written down.
Register it
Sign in front of the registry's witnesses. A will that is drafted but not registered may not be followed for your UAE assets.
Review it after big changes
Marriage, divorce, a new child or a new property are the moments to update it.
About your will
Is a will drafted with Sidqo valid in the UAE?
A will takes effect for UAE assets once it is registered with a recognised registry. Sidqo prepares the draft. The registry checks it, witnesses your signature and records it.
Can a non-Muslim leave their assets freely under UAE law?
Yes. Federal Decree-Law No. 41 of 2022 lets non-Muslims make a will that shares their estate as they choose. Register it so your family can rely on it.
I'm Muslim. Can I still make a will in the UAE?
Yes. Sharia rules set the shares for most of your estate, and a will can record bequests within the limits the law allows and name a guardian. Ask Sidqo what applies to you.
Do I need a separate will for assets in my home country?
Often, yes. A UAE will is written for UAE assets. Keep or make a will in your home country for assets there, and check that one does not cancel the other.
How much does registering a will cost?
It depends on the registry. The DIFC Wills Service Centre costs the most; the Abu Dhabi non-Muslim registry and Dubai Courts cost less. Our registration guide lists the current bands.
Is this legal advice?
No. Sidqo provides legal information and drafts from what you tell it. For a large or international estate, or a family situation that may be contested, have a lawyer review the draft before you register it.
Continue reading
Start with your family
Tell Sidqo who the will should look after. It asks the rest gently, one question at a time.
Sidqo provides legal information, not legal representation. Drafts are written by AI from what you tell it and are not reviewed by a lawyer. For a high-value or contested matter, have a UAE lawyer read the draft before you sign or file it.