Will Translation Dubai — ADJD Non-Muslim Wills

The Abu Dhabi Judicial Department (ADJD) operates a wills registry under Federal Decree-Law No. 41 of 2022 on Civil Personal Status for non-Muslims. Non-Muslim residents in Abu Dhabi can register wills that follow civil law principles, giving them testamentary freedom over their UAE assets. The will must be uploaded to the ADJD system in both Arabic and English.

Yes. The ADJD online portal requires wills in dual format. English and Arabic side by side. The Arabic version must be MOJ-certified. We produce both versions formatted for direct upload to the ADJD system, with consistent terminology across both languages.

ADJD wills cover Abu Dhabi emirate assets under UAE federal civil law. ADJD operates in Arabic. DIFC Wills follow English common law and cover Dubai assets. ADGM Wills follow English common law and cover Abu Dhabi assets. Each registry has different formatting, language, and filing requirements.

You typically need: (1) the will in English and Arabic dual format, (2) valid Emirates ID, (3) passport copy, (4) marriage certificate translation if spouse is a beneficiary, (5) property ownership documents if applicable. ADJD may request additional documents depending on your estate.

Yes. If you have an existing will in English, French, Hindi, Urdu, or any other language, we translate it into the required Arabic format. If the original is not in English, we produce both English and Arabic versions. All translations carry our MOJ stamp (License #701).

The dual-format will has English on one side and Arabic on the other, mirroring each clause. Testator details, beneficiary names, asset descriptions, executor appointments, and guardianship provisions are matched paragraph by paragraph. This format allows ADJD clerks to verify both versions at filing.

Standard wills (5-15 pages) are completed within 24-48 hours. Complex wills with trusts, multiple schedules, or extensive asset lists take 3-5 business days. We confirm the exact timeline after reviewing your document via WhatsApp.

Yes. Wills contain personal information about family relationships, asset details, and final wishes. Senior translators handle estate documents directly. Files use encrypted channels. We delete files upon request after delivery.

Name consistency is critical. ADJD will reject filings where the testator or beneficiary name in the will does not match passport records exactly. We check transliterated names against your passport and Emirates ID to prevent mismatches that cause filing rejections.

Yes. Under the non-Muslim personal status law, you can nominate guardians for minor children in your will. We translate guardianship clauses with the correct Arabic legal terminology recognized by Abu Dhabi family courts. This is one of the most important provisions for expatriate parents.

Yes. ADJD allows amendments and revocations. If you update your will, the new version must be translated into the same dual format and re-uploaded. We translate both the amendment and the restated will, with each carrying separate MOJ certification.

Common companion documents include: death certificates (for probate), marriage certificates, birth certificates (to establish heir relationships), corporate documents (for business succession), and attestation of foreign documents.

ADGM requires a copy of the translator's MOJ license card alongside your translated will. This is a physical card issued by the UAE Ministry of Justice to named, licensed translators. Our translator, Khaled Mohamed Abdeltawab Aladl (License #701), provides this card with every ADGM translation. Most translation offices use freelancers who do not hold personal MOJ license cards — if you are registering a will at ADGM, confirm your translation provider can supply this document.