DIFC Wills Cost Calculator
What it costs to register a will with the DIFC Courts Wills Service, which lets eligible non-Muslims decide how their UAE assets pass. Official fees for every will type, single or mirror.
Cost breakdown
- DIFC registration: full will, singleAED 10,000
Without a registered will
Without a DIFC Courts Will, the DIFC Courts say the laws of the local courts in the emirate where the assets are located apply by default. In Abu Dhabi, for example, Abu Dhabi Law No. 14 of 2021 gives half to the surviving spouse and half to the children equally.
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How to use
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Pick a single will, or mirror wills for two people with matching wills.
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Choose the will type: full, property, guardianship, business owners or financial assets. The official DIFC registration fee for that type fills in.
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Add a lawyer's fee, witness costs or storage only if you're paying for them; the DIFC Courts don't set those.
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Add any future amendments you expect. Each one costs AED 605 at current fees.
Frequently asked questions
It depends on the will type. A full will is AED 10,000, or AED 15,000 for a mirror pair. A property will is AED 7,500 (AED 10,000 mirrored). Guardianship, business owners and financial assets wills are AED 5,000 each (AED 7,500 mirrored). Modifying a registered will costs AED 550 plus a AED 55 booking fee.
The DIFC Courts' Wills FAQ says the laws of the local courts in the emirate where your assets are located apply by default. In Abu Dhabi, the Judicial Department's civil court applies Abu Dhabi Law No. 14 of 2021, which gives half of the estate to the surviving spouse and shares the other half equally among the children. A registered will lets you set the distribution yourself.
Per the DIFC Courts' Wills FAQ: someone who is not Muslim and has never been Muslim, is at least 18, and owns assets in the UAE or has minor children living with them in the UAE. You don't need to live in Dubai.
No. The Abu Dhabi Judicial Department also registers civil wills, for AED 950 for a regular will and AED 2,500 for a special will, according to its Civil Family Court page. Which registry suits you depends on where your assets are and what the will needs to cover, so it's worth taking legal advice.
The DIFC Courts don't set a drafting fee, and the cost varies with how complex your estate is. Enter any quote you've been given in the calculator. For blended families, business interests or guardianship arrangements, legal advice is a sensible step before registering.
Gratuity is governed by the labour law and your employment contract. Ask your employer's HR team how it's paid out on death, and make sure any nomination they hold matches your plans.
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Source: DIFC Courts Wills Service — fees per will type (read 9 October 2026) · Last verified 2026-10. DIFC Courts Wills. This tool provides estimates only and is not legal, tax or financial advice. Always verify your specific situation with the relevant UAE authority or a licensed advisor before taking action.