As we all know, the succession process for property belonging to someone who has passed on can be an uphill battle. This can get harder if you are not in the UAE. The good news is that whether you are in the UAE or not you can always hire a lawyer to help you with the succession process. Note that the UAE is one of the regions in the world that has more established inheritance laws, and owning a property in the UAE offers more secure options as long as you follow the legal requirements.
This is the action of giving a lawyer or law firm the power to represent you through the succession process. For this to be possible, you need to be the rightful heir to the property in question. The benefit of POA is that it will save you the time and effort of following court proceedings and other legal processes you may not be well versed in.
It is, therefore, much easier to complete the succession process through a law firm or a lawyer in the UAE. Many people have found it beneficial to apply POA in their succession processes because some have to inherit property in the UAE while they do not reside there.
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If you have to inherit property in the UAE through the power of attorney while you are in another country, the first step you will take is to fill up an online application form. These are easy to access and come with a nominal fee attached. It is important to ensure that you sign the document under the supervision of the Notary Public in your country. On top of that, various authorities will need to attest the application, including the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the UAE embassy in your country or the country where you reside.
The document will also require attesting from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Ministry of Justice in the UAE. Please be aware that the Ministry of Justice in the UAE will only attest your request after the document has been translated into Arabic.
It is much easier to apply the power of attorney Dubai if you are a UAE resident. All you have to do is sign the relevant documents in front of the Notary Public. Once the Notary Public attests the document, it should remain relevant in any part of the UAE regardless of where you signed it. You will notice that there are fewer procedures to be followed if you are a resident. However, you will want to ensure that the lawyer or law firm you choose to work with is capable of helping you until the succession is over and the documents of ownership are handed over to you.
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There are some situations where the property is inherited by its rightful heir in the UAE but is in another country outside the region. A power of attorney can still apply provided that the successor signs the document in front of a Notary Public in the UAE. This can be in Dubai or Abu Dhabi, depending on where you will use the power of attorney. The document will also need attestation from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of UAE and the country’s Embassy where the property in question is located.
Note that as much as you can play your part in signing a POA for inheritance in the UAE, the results depend on the attorney or law firm you choose to work with. Notary Public Dubai understand how important it is to ensure that find someone who is experienced enough to handle the case for you. We have an expert team that can help you with this process every step of the way.
Feel free to contact us on any of the issues raised in this article and book a consultation if you wish to take it further.
Syed Hassan Ali has an experience of 13 years and is highly specialized in providing legal consulting for all types of notary requirements. By utilizing his diverse and deep knowledge, he has consistently aided individuals and organizations in finding flexible and timely solutions.