Standard
In-person notarizationDrafting only
AED499
- Bilingual draft in English and Arabic
- Ready within 1 working day
- Specialist review before you sign
*A government fee of AED 167 is paid at the notary office when you sign.
Personal POA
Inheritance Power of Attorney (POA) in Dubai, UAE
Appoint a representative to handle probate and inheritance proceedings in the UAE, so heirs abroad do not have to travel for every court, bank or registry step.
- Clear, upfront pricing
- English and Arabic
- Guided from start to finish
Personal POA
About Inheritance POA
If you are a legal heir to assets in Dubai or another emirate, an inheritance power of attorney lets you appoint someone to take care of the probate proceedings for you. It is essential when you live outside the UAE and need a representative to secure the succession certificate and probate order before the estate can be shared out.
Inheritance cases can involve several authorities and many appointments, and one POA can serve one or more heirs. We draft it to match the estate, the heirs involved and the court handling the case, and the powers listed below are examples rather than a full list.
Powers you can assign
- Manage probate proceedings for the heir
- Appoint lawyers to represent the heir
- Represent the heir before the court
- Obtain the probate order
- Obtain the succession certificate
- Deal with banks holding the estate’s assets
- Handle property transfers after inheritance
- Collect and receive entitlements for the heir
Transparent pricing
Plans made to suit
your needs.
Simple, upfront pricing with no surprises. Choose the level of support that works for you.
Most popular
Gold
Online notarizationOnline notarization for UAE residents
AED1,299
- Bilingual draft in English and Arabic
- Online notarization arranged for you
- For 1 UAE-resident principal and 1 attorney
- Includes 1 asset (specific POAs only)
- Unlimited revisions and advice until your POA is final
Elite
Online notarizationOnline notarization for non-residents
AED1,599
- Bilingual draft in English and Arabic
- Online notarization arranged for you
- For 1 non-resident principal and 1 attorney
- Includes 1 asset (specific POAs only)
- Unlimited revisions and advice until your POA is final
Prices shown are indicative and subject to confirmation. VAT and any government, notary or court fees are set out in your quote.
Terms and conditions
- Payment is made in full before work begins.
- 5% VAT applies to all fees.
- Paying through an online payment link adds a 3% admin fee.
- Each additional principal costs AED 350.
- Each additional asset costs AED 350.
- Principals and attorneys must generally be at least 18 years old and have legal capacity; additional requirements may apply depending on the transaction.
Prices apply to standard POAs. Complex cases, extra parties and attestation of documents signed abroad are quoted separately.
How it works
From first call to
final signature.
A simple three-step process to get your POA ready in Dubai. We take care of the details so you can move forward with peace of mind.
- Step 1
Tell us what you need
Share your requirements and receive a tailored quotation.
- Step 2
We draft and translate
Your document is prepared in English and translated into Arabic.
- Step 3
Notarize with ease
We guide you through in-person or secure online notarization.
Inheritance POA
Documents required
Requirements can vary by case. We confirm the exact list before drafting.
- Passport copy of each heir (principal)
- Residence visa or Emirates ID copy of each heir, if available
- Passport copy of the attorney
- Residence visa or Emirates ID copy of the attorney, if available
- Passport copy of the deceased
- Residence visa or Emirates ID copy of the deceased, if available
- Death certificate of the deceased
- Proof of relationship to the deceased
- List of known assets, if available
Let’s get started
Your POA.
Handled.
Skip the trips to legal offices: arrange your POA from home, fully online and for a fraction of the usual cost. Tell us what you need and we’ll reply within minutes.
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Government departments
Prepared for the
authorities that matter.
We can help you with procedures at the following government departments, and we draft every document with their requirements in mind.
Inheritance POA
Your questions,
answered.
What is an inheritance POA in the UAE?
It is a legal document that lets someone you trust, called the attorney-in-fact, act for a legal heir in inheritance matters. This can cover attending court, claiming movable or immovable assets, carrying out the estate distribution and dealing with UAE government entities.
When is an inheritance POA needed?
It is usually needed when an heir lives outside the UAE or cannot handle succession matters in person. It is particularly useful in cases heard by the Sharia Courts, the civil courts or the Inheritance Department of Dubai Courts.
Can my attorney claim inherited real estate in the UAE?
Yes, provided the POA expressly lets the attorney deal with real estate, such as registering, selling, transferring or managing the inherited property. Vague authorizations are rejected by courts and land departments.
Does an inheritance POA need notarization and legalization?
Yes, this is strictly required. For a POA signed in the UAE, a UAE notary public must notarize it, which can also be done online. One signed abroad must first be notarized in the country of signing, then attested by the UAE Embassy there, legalized by MOFA, the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and then translated into Arabic by a UAE-certified legal translator.
Can one POA cover several heirs or several assets?
Yes, and several heirs can appoint the same representative. Either every heir is named clearly as a principal in one joint POA, or each heir signs a POA of their own. The attorney’s powers must also be spelled out for every asset or action, since vague wording can lead courts or authorities to reject it.
Does the attorney decide how the assets are shared?
No. The attorney cannot set any heir’s share and does not become the owner of the assets. The estate is divided according to the inheritance certificate that the UAE court or other competent authority issues, and the attorney simply carries out what each heir is legally entitled to.