According to the UAE law, if a person dies without registering a Will, the court may follow the Sharia rules in regards to inheritance and the custody of children, if any. In case a Non-Muslim expat dies intestate in the UAE, all his accounts and assets will be frozen. The wife will receive 1/8th of the assets.
Can you get cremated in the UAE?
UAE has three crematoriums in Dubai, Sharjah and Al Ain, where cremation of bodies (belonging to Hindus/non-Muslim communities) is normally held.
What kind of property do siblings jointly inherit?
The most common type of property siblings jointly inherit is a house, which complicates matters since physically dividing a house doesn’t make much sense if the siblings are not planning to reside in the house together. Some siblings may prefer to sell the home while their other siblings prefer to keep the home in the family.
What are the rules for inheritance in the UAE?
As a practical matter, access to the assets of the deceased individual is restricted. Assets cannot be transferred or be dealt with in any manner without direction from the local Court. In some circumstances, this can give rise to delays and financial complications at a critical time.
Can a sibling force the sale of an inherited house?
If your siblings are in a bad financial situation, they may look at the sale of the inherited property as the way out of their problems. Another reason for the sale of an inherited house is because they can’t afford the taxes associated with the inheritance or other costs.
Can a sibling buy out a sibling’s house?
One option for siblings with real property is to discuss a buyout. If all the siblings own the property together equally, the one who wants to keep the house could buy out their siblings. They would pay each sibling their portion of the inheritance based on the total value of the house.
