A customer recently contacted us with a practical ADJD Will question. They had two Wills prepared from an ADJD template. Most sections were standard, with personal details filled in, while one section had been significantly changed. The customer wanted a bilingual English and Arabic translation for ADJD compliance, but the real questions were not only about price.

They asked whether it was safe to send the documents on WhatsApp or better to send by email. They asked whether the legal translator would review the Will to see if it was done properly. They asked whether the returned file would be stamped and ready for ADJD. They also asked what happens if ADJD later asks for changes.

That chat is a good example of how Will translation works in real life. It is not just a word count. It is a document with names, passport details, section references, family relationships, and authority expectations. The translation price in that case was AED 180 per Will, with two Wills quoted at AED 360 total.

A filled ADJD template is still a full-document translation

When a Will is based on a template, it is tempting to think only the changed clause matters. In the customer conversation, the major change was in section 7.3. The rest of the document was mostly the template with names, passport numbers, and other personal details.

For translation, that is still a full-document job. The legal translator has to view all pages and all sections. A clause may refer to a person named earlier. A passport number may repeat in more than one place. A section number may appear in both the English and Arabic sides. A small mismatch in one part of the Will can create a correction request later.

That is why our Will translation service treats the document as a whole. The translator is not only translating the custom paragraph. They are checking that the bilingual version reads consistently from the first page to the last.

The Arabic spelling of names is often the sensitive part

In many UAE legal translation jobs, names are the part that needs the most care. The customer asked whether we needed passports for people mentioned in the Wills if they did not have Emirates IDs.

The answer was practical: what matters most is the official Arabic spelling of names.

If a person has an Emirates ID, the Arabic spelling on the ID can be used as a reference. If a person has a UAE entry visa, that may also help. If the person has no Emirates ID or UAE entry visa, then there may not be a UAE-issued Arabic spelling to rely on. In that case, the client should provide any official Arabic spelling they already use, if available.

This is especially important where a Will names multiple people: testator, spouse, beneficiaries, guardians, executors, witnesses, or other named persons. A legal translator can transliterate names, but when an official spelling exists, it is better to use it.

This same principle applies across many UAE legal documents, including Power of Attorney translation, inheritance documents, and death certificate translation connected to probate or estate matters.

What the MoJ translator stamp does

The customer asked whether the stamped version was a MoJ stamp and whether it would be on PDF only. The answer in that case was that the translation would carry the MoJ legal translator stamp and would be accepted for UAE legal use.

That stamp is important, but it should be understood correctly. A stamped legal translation confirms the translator’s certification of the translation. It does not mean the translator has given legal advice on estate planning, inheritance strategy, or whether a clause is suitable for the customer’s situation.

This distinction matters. The translator can review the full Will for translation consistency, bilingual presentation, names, and document completeness. A lawyer or the authority decides legal drafting questions. If you are comparing different certification types, our guide to MoJ vs certified translation explains why some UAE uses require a MoJ legal translator rather than only a company stamp.

Why the Word file matters

The customer asked what happens if ADJD requests changes after delivery. That is a smart question. In authority-facing documents, changes are sometimes small: a spelling, a spacing issue, a repeated name, a clause reference, or a wording preference.

For this reason, the package included a stamped PDF and a Word file. The PDF is the formal delivered file. The Word copy is useful if the customer, lawyer, or authority asks for a correction. It gives everyone a clean editing base instead of trying to mark corrections on a scanned PDF.

In the quoted case, the customer was offered no additional translation charge for requested changes within the same document scope. That was a specific offer for that package. If the customer later replaces the Will with a different document or asks for legal redrafting, the translator has to review the new scope before confirming whether the same price still applies.

ADJD Will translation price in this case

The quote was simple:

Documents: 2 Wills
Purpose: ADJD
Format: bilingual English and Arabic
Price: AED 180 per Will
Total: AED 360
Delivery: stamped PDF by WhatsApp or email
Extra practical file: Word copy for requested changes
Payment: full payment in advance by secure payment link

You can see the product version here: ADJD Will Translation - AED 180 per Will.

For a broader Will translation product, including Wills outside this exact ADJD template scenario, see our general Will translation pricing page.

What to send before starting

If you are preparing an ADJD Will translation, send the documents in a way you are comfortable with. Some clients prefer WhatsApp for speed. Others prefer email because the document is sensitive. Both are workable. In the customer chat, the client preferred email, so the documents were sent to info@onlinetranslation.ae.

Before payment and translation, try to prepare:

The filled Will template or Will draft.
Any changed section or clause that needs special attention.
Emirates ID copies for named persons, when available.
Official Arabic spellings for names, especially where there is no Emirates ID.
Passport copies or passport spellings where English spelling needs confirmation.
Any ADJD instruction, rejection comment, or checklist you already received.

If the Will is connected to a wider estate or family-file process, it may also sit beside other translated documents. For example, a customer handling an estate matter may also need death certificate translation, marriage documents, birth certificates, or court papers.

Translation review is not the same as legal review

The customer asked whether we would review the Will to see if it was done properly. The careful answer is that the legal translator has to review the pages and sections for translation. That includes checking the wording that must be translated, names, repeated details, and bilingual consistency.

It does not mean the translator is replacing a lawyer. A Will can be linguistically clear but still raise legal questions. If your question is whether a gift clause, guardianship clause, executor appointment, or distribution plan is legally appropriate, that belongs with a lawyer or the receiving authority.

This boundary protects the customer. It keeps the translation work precise and avoids turning a translation quote into unqualified legal advice.

ADJD and ADGM Will translation are not the same workflow

We have also written about an ADGM Will translation case where the translator card mattered. That case had a different authority context and a different practical issue.

The shared lesson is that Will translations in the UAE are authority-sensitive. A translation may be linguistically correct, but the receiving office may still care about who stamped it, how names appear, whether the file is bilingual, or whether the document matches the expected submission format.

If your Will is for Abu Dhabi, it is useful to work with a translator who understands Abu Dhabi legal translation workflows and can ask the right document questions before starting.

What the customer was really buying

On the surface, the customer bought two Will translations for AED 360. In practice, they were buying a controlled translation package:

The full Will reviewed, not only the custom section.
Names checked against available official spelling sources.
Bilingual English and Arabic presentation.
MoJ legal translator stamp.
PDF delivery for submission.
Word copy for correction handling.
A clear answer on post-delivery requested changes.

That is the difference between “translate this paragraph” and “prepare this Will translation for an authority-facing process.” The first is a language task. The second is a document-control task.

Frequently asked questions

Is AED 180 always the price for Will translation?

AED 180 per Will was the price for the quoted ADJD template case. A different Will, longer document, handwritten content, unusual attachments, or urgent deadline may need translator review before the quote is confirmed. The safest step is to send the document for review before payment.

Can I send the Will by email instead of WhatsApp?

Yes. Many customers send documents by WhatsApp because it is fast. Sensitive documents can also be sent by email to info@onlinetranslation.ae. The quote, payment link, stamped PDF, and Word file can still be handled online.

Do you check whether the Will is legally correct?

The translator checks the document for translation scope, consistency, names, and bilingual wording. Legal drafting advice is different. If you need advice on whether a Will clause is legally suitable, ask a lawyer or follow the authority’s instructions.

What if ADJD asks for changes?

Send the requested change back clearly. In the quoted package, the customer was offered no additional translation charge for requested changes within the same document scope. If the document itself is replaced or substantially redrafted, the new scope needs review.

Do you need Emirates IDs for all people named in the Will?

Use Emirates ID copies where available because they help confirm Arabic spellings. If a named person does not have an Emirates ID or UAE entry visa, provide the official Arabic spelling if you have one. If not, the translator can advise how the name will be handled.

Is the stamped PDF enough?

The stamped PDF is the formal translation delivery format. A Word copy can also be useful for practical correction handling. Always follow the current instructions of the receiving authority or lawyer for submission format.

Where should I start?

Start with the ADJD Will Translation pricing page if your case is close to this example. For broader estate-related translation work, see Will translation services, general pricing, or our guide to Will writing services in Dubai.

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