Inheritance and Family Law in the UAE

As part of the ongoing legal reform in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), the state has taken significant steps to modernize the regulation of personal status matters, including family and inheritance relations.

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These changes are particularly relevant for foreign residents living in the UAE and are aimed at ensuring greater flexibility, legal certainty, and respect for the country's multicultural population.

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Please find more about inheritance and family law in the UAE in the attached alert below.

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