NYK LAW FIRM

Succession and Inheritance Disputes

We navigate the complexities of inheritance and succession planning in the UAE, adhering to the guidelines of Federal Law No. 28/2005 for Muslims and Federal Decree-Law No. 41/2022 for non-Muslims. Our seasoned attorneys offer specialised guidance for both local and international clients, ensuring meticulous management of movable and immovable assets in accordance with these distinct legal frameworks of the UAE. With a focus on precision and sensitivity, we endeavor to streamline the succession process, represent clients in succession and inheritance related disputes, and ensure that your estate is protected and distributed with utmost efficiency and clarity.

Wills

Our Firm has long been recognized as an expert in the field of Wills, and administration of estates. Making a Will is usually the first sensible and necessary step in ensuring assets pass to loved ones. At our Firm, we provide guidance on strategies to safeguard clients' assets and facilitate their transfer to designated beneficiaries upon their demise.

Foundation

UAE Foundations are alternative financial planning vehicles for wealth management and asset protection. We, at NYK Law Firm specialize in assisting individuals, families, and corporations in the UAE, including locals and expatriates, in the establishment of UAE Foundations. These Foundations serve as alternative financial planning vehicles that offer wealth management and asset protection solutions. Our firm operates within the jurisdictions of DIFC, ADGM, and RAK ICC, providing comprehensive services related to wealth management and preservation, family succession planning, tax planning, asset protection, corporate structuring, and other pertinent matters.

Family Office

A Family Office is a specialized entity that provides comprehensive wealth management services to affluent families and individuals in the UAE. The Family Office go beyond traditional financial services, offering personalized solutions that align with the specific goals and values of the families they serve. These offices serve as a centralized hub to handle the financial, investment, and administrative needs of high-net-worth individuals (HNWI) and their families.

Disputes

The succession and inheritance disputes can lead to significant stress and bitterness among family members. As a highly reputed law firm in the United Arab Emirates, our team has vast experience, and knowledge to advise and assist the family members (including those residents abroad) on all aspects of dealing with UAE-based assets (both movable and immovable) of a deceased family member. We approach such cases with utmost sensitivity and expertise, to ensure matters are resolved within the shortest possible time scale, in the most efficient manner.

Legal Representation

Our top lawyers provide expert legal representation for individuals and families. Our private client lawyers have extensive experience in drafting wills, wealth management services, dispute resolution and much more. and are skilled in developing effective strategies. Our top lawyers provide complete solutions that represents and safeguards your family’s future.

Advisory

At NYK Law Firm we have vast experience in meeting the particular legal needs of both local and international private clients – providing creative and comprehensive solutions for individuals and families. We have a team of highly skilled and experienced private client lawyers in Dubai who offer their services to our clients in all facets of private life. Through our services, we help individuals make informed decisions pertaining to legal matters that wouldn’t adversely impact their life in the coming years.

Probate

Our firm provides expert guidance and support to executors and beneficiaries, streamlining the administration of estates and ensuring the efficient distribution of assets in accordance with the law.

Advised and assisted numerous Clients in drafting and registration/notarization of the Wills for their assets located in the UAE. This includes conducting meticulous due diligence on the assets of the client, ascertaining their legal status, registration, and liaising with the relevant federal authorities/ DIFC Court Registry, as applicable to ensure compliance with all applicable regulations and procedures.

Advised and assisted Clients in filing cases for obtaining the Succession Certificate and the execution of the same. The scope of assistance also entails- (i) the diligent preparation and filing of the necessary legal documentation and pleadings required for the case, (ii) submission of various applications including an application for conducting an investigation on the deceased, a request for information regarding the assets, shares in the company, financial details, etc. of the deceased.