Aburuf types and translates wills for registration with the Abu Dhabi Judicial Department (ADJD), for residents of every emirate. You can live in Dubai, Sharjah, Abu Dhabi or anywhere in the UAE and register with ADJD online. We prepare your will in Arabic and English, our Ministry of Justice approved and ADJD accredited translators stamp it, and we submit the application to ADJD for you, whether you are in the UAE or abroad. Wills have been our daily work since 2001.
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Who can register a will with ADJD
- Any UAE resident, in any emirate. You do not have to live in Abu Dhabi.
- From home. The application is online and the notary session is a video call, so there is no trip to Abu Dhabi.
- Owners living abroad. If you live outside the UAE and have assets here, we submit the application for you.
- For assets across the UAE: property, bank accounts, company shares and vehicles, and guardians for your children.
Why most of our clients choose ADJD
| ADJD | Dubai Courts | DIFC | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Government fee | AED 950 single, AED 1,900 mirror wills | Notary fees | Reported from AED 10,000 |
| Language | Arabic and English | Arabic | English |
| How you sign | Video call with the notary | Before the notary | Video call or in person |
Government fees are paid to the registry, not to us, and can change. Check the registry’s website for the current amount.
How it works, step by step
- Send us your details on WhatsApp: your passport, your assets, your beneficiaries and the guardians for your children. Or send your own draft.
- We type your will in Arabic and English, side by side, in the wording ADJD accepts.
- You check it. We go through every name, number and share with you before the translator stamps it.
- We submit the application to ADJD for you, with the stamped bilingual will and your ID. You do not have to deal with the portal yourself.
- ADJD reviews it, usually within a few working days, and sets a date for the video session. The date depends on the court’s schedule.
- You meet the notary by video call, confirm your wishes, and receive the registered will as a digital document with a QR code.
What ADJD asks for
- A bilingual will. A will written only in English needs a certified legal translation into Arabic.
- Matching texts. Names, dates, shares and property details must be the same in both languages, and must match your passport and title deeds.
- Your documents: passport, Emirates ID, and proof of the assets you list.
What we do for you
- Type your will from your instructions or your own draft.
- Translate an existing will into Arabic or English, with the stamp of an approved legal translator.
- Catch the errors that cause rejection: name spellings that differ from the passport, wrong passport or plot numbers, unclear shares, and Arabic that does not say what the English says.
- Submit your application to ADJD on your behalf, whether you are in the UAE or outside it, and follow it up until the session date is set.
- Mirror wills for couples: two matching wills, one for each of you.
- Correct and re-issue the document if ADJD asks for a change in the wording.
We prepare the will, translate it and submit it. The ADJD notary registers it, and we do not give legal advice.
What to send us
- Passport and Emirates ID copies
- Your assets in the UAE, with title deed, account or licence details where you have them
- Your beneficiaries, with their passport names, and the share for each
- The guardians you choose for your children, and your executor
Price
Translation of a will between Arabic and English starts from 50 AED per page, and other languages from 150 AED per page. Typing and preparing a will is quoted after we hear what you need. We confirm the full price before we start, and the ADJD fee is separate.
Common questions
I live in Dubai. Can I register my will with ADJD?
Yes. ADJD accepts wills from residents of every emirate, and the whole process is online.
I live outside the UAE. Can you handle it for me?
Yes. Send your documents on WhatsApp or by email. We prepare the bilingual will and submit the application to ADJD for you, and you join the notary session by video call from where you are.
Do I need to travel to Abu Dhabi?
No. The notary session is a video call. You can also do everything with us on WhatsApp, or visit our branch at Office 202, Al Saman Tower, Hamdan Street, or our Dubai branches.
My property is in Dubai. Can an ADJD will cover it?
Yes. Clients use ADJD wills for assets across the UAE, including property in Dubai. List each asset clearly, with its title deed details.
How long does it take?
We confirm our delivery date in your quote. After we submit, ADJD’s review usually takes a few working days, and the video session date is set by the court. Allow up to a month in busy periods.
My will was written abroad. Can ADJD register it?
Send it to us. We translate it into Arabic with a legal stamp and tell you if the wording needs changes for ADJD.
Can I change my will later?
Yes. ADJD registers amendments for a fee, and we prepare the amended bilingual text.
I am Muslim. Can you prepare my will?
Yes. Tell us your situation when you contact us, and we prepare the document to match.
Read more
- ADJD will registration: the 2026 guide
- Translation mistakes that get a will rejected
- What a will costs in Abu Dhabi
- Wills typing in Dubai and Abu Dhabi
- Legal translation in Abu Dhabi
Ready to start?
Call or WhatsApp +971 56 827 0466 or email info@aburuf.ae.
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