People & operations
Private Wealth & Succession
For business owners the succession plan and the company are the same problem. We plan for both: who controls, who benefits, and how the transition happens without a dispute or a frozen account.
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What we do
- DIFC and ADGM wills for non-Muslims, and onshore wills
- Trusts, including VISTA-style structures, and foundations
- Family charters and family business governance
- Cross-border estate planning and probate coordination
- Shareholder succession and buy-sell arrangements
Questions clients ask
Straight answers first.
Do I need a UAE will if I already have one at home?
A foreign will may not be recognised or may be applied slowly, and in the interim assets can be frozen. A registered DIFC, ADGM or onshore will covering UAE assets is the practical protection for most expatriates.
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