The process is built around your calendar, not ours. Everything is remote. The only live step with a government is a short video call in English, and we prepare you for it.
Handled remotely
normally no court visit
A free 30-minute call with a specialist. Which route fits your situation, whether you need a single or mirror will, and exactly which documents to prepare. You leave the call with a clear map, no obligation to continue.
One guided session where a specialist walks you through every decision: who inherits, who administers your estate (your executor), and who cares for your children (their guardians). These are the follow-up questions a form alone cannot ask, so your intentions are captured properly the first time.
Your part is done. Our partner law firm turns your decisions into a will that speaks the court's language. You review the draft with anyone you like, and we do not move forward until you approve.
For the ADJD and Dubai Courts routes, the will is translated into Arabic, the version the court relies on. One Ministry of Justice-certified translator does the work, then a native Arabic speaker on our team checks every name and clause. The DIFC route is English-only and skips this step.
A short video call with the court's notary, in English, to confirm it is you and that you signed freely. We send you a checklist the evening before. The wait for this step depends on your route: days for Dubai Courts, a few weeks for DIFC, longer for ADJD.
A will is a snapshot of your life, and life moves. Every 6 months we check in: new child, new property, new country? If something changed, we update it. If nothing did, you are done in ten seconds.
A dedicated specialist, reachable on WhatsApp.
Prepared and reviewed by our partner law firm.
Ministry of Justice-certified translator, then checked in-house.
We file, coordinate and follow up until registered.
A practical guide for the person who will execute your will.
So nothing you own gets left out of the picture.
Exactly what the notary will ask, in plain English.
A check every 6 months that your will still matches your life.
Anyone, anywhere: beneficiaries, executors and guardians can live anywhere in the world.
Future-proof: percentage-based wills cover assets you buy later. A new account or property does not require a new will.
Honest on timing: government timelines depend on the route. We tell you exactly what to expect for yours.
Your next step
Most expats live here for a decade without ever sorting this out. Thirty minutes, zero pressure, and you finally know exactly what your situation needs.
Book your free Risk Profile Audit. It takes 2 minutes.
Understand your options: route, single or mirror, documents.
Decide if SmartWills is right for you. No obligation either way.
Our guarantee: Any time before we submit your will to the government, if you are not happy for any reason, you get a full refund. And if the court later rejects the application, we fix it and resubmit at our own expense.