Can I leave my entire Dubai estate to just one person, or must I split it among family?
If you're non-Muslim, yes. Since the February 2023 reforms non-Muslim residents have full testamentary freedom and can leave the whole Dubai estate to one person via a registered will, with no forced heirship; Muslims remain limited to one-third. Without a registered will the courts may impose default shares. Seek legal advice.
Rules and eligibility criteria change — confirm the current position with the relevant authority before acting. This is general information, not legal advice.
