ADGM & ADJD routes
Protect your UAE assets and guardianship wishes with the right Abu Dhabi will route
Guided online document preparation for UAE residents and expats, with support for ADGM and ADJD will routes, Arabic translation included, and clear next steps for court registration.
QuickWills UAE is a self-service document-preparation platform, not a law firm, and does not provide legal advice. You sign, notarise and register your will directly with the relevant court.
Clear, upfront pricing
Platform fee from AED 950
to AED 1,500, depending on will type
The court registration fee is separate and paid directly to ADGM or ADJD.
- + court fee paid directly to the court
- Arabic translation included
- One-time platform fee
- For UAE residents & expats aged 21+ with UAE assets
- Arabic translation included
- Court-registration guidance included
- Court fees paid directly to the relevant court
What you get and what stays with the court
QuickWills UAE helps you prepare an ADGM or ADJD will document online. We guide you through the information needed, include Arabic translation support, and give you the next steps for registration. QuickWills is not a law firm and does not provide legal advice. You remain responsible for choosing the right jurisdiction and completing signing and notarisation directly with the court.
What QuickWills helps with
Guided document preparation
A step-by-step flow for your ADGM or ADJD will that walks you through the information needed to prepare your document.
Arabic translation support
Arabic translation support is included so your document is prepared around the requirements for your selected court route.
Registration handoff
A clear checklist and next steps for registering your will directly with the relevant court.
What stays with you and the court
Not a law firm
QuickWills UAE is a self-service document-preparation platform and does not provide legal advice.
You register with the court
You sign, notarise and register your will directly with the relevant court. QuickWills does not register or witness it for you.
Choosing the right route
You remain responsible for choosing the right jurisdiction. Our eligibility checker can help you compare the ADGM and ADJD routes, or we can recommend qualified legal advice.
What can happen without a registered UAE will
If you rely on doing nothing, or only a home-country will, your family and UAE assets may face avoidable uncertainty. Recording your wishes in a UAE-recognised will can help reduce that risk.
Bank accounts
UAE bank accounts, including joint accounts, may be frozen while the court process is completed.
Property & joint assets
Property shares and jointly held assets can be delayed while ownership and succession are confirmed.
Guardianship
If you have minor children, guardianship decisions may need court involvement if your wishes are not clearly recorded.
Home-country will
A home-country will may not be straightforward to use for UAE assets because language, formality and court process differ.
Business interests
Company shares and local investments can be disrupted if authority to act is unclear.
Default rules
Without a registered local will, default legal rules may not match your intended beneficiaries.
QuickWills UAE is not a law firm and does not provide legal advice. This section is general information only.
5 easy steps to create your UAE will online
Sign up
On our web or mobile platform.
Answer questions
Using our guided process with information to assist you.
Pay once-off fee
Platform fee starting from AED 950 includes Arabic translation, edits before finalisation, and account access while the service is active.
Download and print
Access your completed will anytime.
Sign it
Complete signing and notarisation directly with your chosen court, ADGM or ADJD.
Preview the guided preparation flow
QuickWills UAE is designed to make UAE will preparation clearer. Here is what you can expect to work through, from checking your route to receiving registration guidance.
Eligibility checker
Answer a few questions to understand whether ADGM or ADJD appears to fit your circumstances.
Guided questionnaire
Work through testator, family, executors, guardians and beneficiaries step by step.
Built-in checks
Prompts help catch missing information before finalisation.
Registration handoff
Receive next-step guidance for completing court registration directly.
Illustrative sample only. Not legal advice. Final document depends on your inputs, selected court route, and court registration requirements.
How QuickWills UAE compares to other options
There is no single right answer for everyone. Here is a balanced look at the tradeoffs so you can choose what fits your circumstances. For complex circumstances, consider independent legal advice.
| Option | Best for | Tradeoff |
|---|---|---|
| QuickWills UAE | UAE residents/expats who want guided online document preparation for ADGM/ADJD routes | Self-service; not legal advice; court registration remains direct |
| Lawyer-led will | Complex estates, tax/cross-border issues, or personalised legal advice | Usually higher cost and more coordination |
| DIY template | Lowest upfront cost and simple experimentation | Easy to miss UAE route, translation, signing or registration requirements |
| Doing nothing | No immediate effort | Family/assets may face court process, delays, and default rules |
| Home-country will only | Existing estate plans outside the UAE | May not be straightforward for UAE assets or UAE court processes |
| ADGM / ADJD / DIFC routes | Different eligibility, fees and signing processes | You need to choose the route that fits your circumstances |
QuickWills UAE is a self-service document-preparation platform, not a law firm, and does not provide legal advice.
Two Abu Dhabi courts. One simple platform.
QuickWills UAE supports both routes. ADGM (Abu Dhabi Global Market) wills are for non-Muslim residents with UAE assets.
ADJD (Abu Dhabi Judicial Department) Civil Family Court wills are fully remote, carry a AED 950 government fee, and are open to resident expatriates of any religion, with each registration confirmed by ADJD case-by-case (excluding UAE/GCC nationals). Not sure which fits? Check your eligibility or compare the two below.