Aanchal Adhikari is a Nepal-licensed Advocate and legal professional with extensive experience advising clients on UAE inheritance, estate planning, and family law. She holds an LL.B. and is pursuing an LL.M. at Middlesex University Dubai. Having drafted and supervised over 800+ ADJD Wills in the UAE, Aanchal specializes in contract drafting, negotiation, multi-jurisdictional estate planning, DIFC and ADJD wills, guardianship provisions, and Power of Attorney drafting. A former Youth Advocate with UNFPA Nepal, she is recognized for her client-focused approach, dispute resolution expertise, and commitment to delivering practical, strategic, and results-driven legal solutions.
Do expats in Dubai need a will? Learn why a UAE will is essential to protect your family, assets, and children's future. Create your will online with OwnX.
Learn how to register a Will in Dubai. Compare ADJD, DIFC, and Dubai Courts options, costs, requirements, timelines, and benefits for UAE residents and expats.
A comprehensive guide to writing and registering a will in Dubai. Covers ADJD wills, DIFC wills, UAE inheritance law, and what happens without a will.
The definitive guide to estate planning in the UAE for expats. Covers wills, inheritance law, Sharia defaults, property, gratuity, digital assets, taxes, guardianship, and more.
How does OwnX register a UAE will? This step-by-step guide explains the complete process: online questionnaire, legal translation, video verification, and next-day ADJD registration.
Is it possible to register a UAE will online without visiting an office? Yes, OwnX's ADJD process is 100% remote with video verification. Here's how it works.
Indian expats in the UAE: do you need a UAE will? This guide covers UAE inheritance law for Indians, ADJD registration, and how to protect UAE assets and family.
US expats in Dubai: does your US will cover UAE assets? This guide explains UAE inheritance law for Americans, ADJD registration, and estate planning with cross-border assets.
What happens to your children if you die without a UAE will? This guide explains guardianship provisions, what UAE courts consider, and how to express your wishes legally.
Unmarried couples in Dubai have no automatic inheritance rights under UAE law. This guide explains the legal reality and how a UAE will protects cohabiting partners.
Learn exactly how to write and register a will in Dubai in 2025. Covers ADJD registration, documents needed, costs, and timelines for expats.
Single in Dubai? Without a UAE will, your estate passes under Sharia inheritance rules, which may not go to who you'd choose. Here's what single expats need to know.
How does UAE inheritance law apply to expats? This guide explains Sharia default rules, how a UAE will changes outcomes, and what happens to bank accounts, property, and gratuity.
UAE business owner without a will? Your company could be frozen, dissolved, or disputed. This guide explains how a UAE will protects business assets and succession.
Frozen bank accounts, court proceedings lasting over a year, and inheritance rules you may not expect. Here's the reality of dying intestate in the UAE.
Comparing ADJD and DIFC wills in the UAE. Cost, coverage, legal framework, registration process, everything you need to choose the right will registration system.
Need to update your UAE will? This guide explains when to amend, whether you can add a codicil, and how the ADJD re-registration process works.
Does the UAE have inheritance tax? No, but probate costs, legal fees, and court proceedings can be significant. This guide explains what actually happens to a UAE estate.
If you and your partner both have UAE assets, you each need your own registered will. Here's how mirror wills work and why they're the right choice for most couples.
How much does it cost to register a will in Dubai? This guide compares ADJD vs DIFC fees, law firm rates, and online service costs, with total price examples.
Non-Muslims in the UAE can register a will that overrides Sharia inheritance defaults. This guide explains your legal rights, available options, and how to register.
Cryptocurrency, online investment accounts, and digital business assets can represent significant value. Without clear instructions in your will, they may be lost permanently.
Does a joint bank account in the UAE pass automatically to the survivor on death? No, this guide explains what UAE banks actually do and how a will protects your family.
What happens to your Dubai property if you die without a will? This guide explains UAE inheritance law for real estate, the court process, and how a will protects ownership transfer.
Retiring in the UAE on a Golden Visa or retirement visa? This guide covers UAE estate planning, wills, property succession, and what happens to pension income.
Does UAE end-of-service gratuity pass automatically to your family? This guide explains how gratuity is treated in UAE inheritance law and how a registered will protects it.
Comparing OwnX with a UAE law firm for will registration. Cost, speed, process, and quality compared, so you can choose the right approach for your estate.
Complete estate planning checklist for UAE expats. Covers wills, beneficiary designations, digital assets, life insurance, property, and more, with action steps.
Does a UK will cover UAE assets? This guide explains why British expats in Dubai need a separate UAE will, what happens without one, and how to register one quickly.
What's the difference between a Power of Attorney and a Will in the UAE? This guide explains when each document applies, what each covers, and why you may need both.
