WILLS, Trust & Foundation

Estate planning, also known as succession planning, is one of the most important aspects of financial preparation. Lex Ensemble’s experienced estate planning attorney team helps individuals and families protect their assets while ensuring a smooth transfer of wealth to future generations.

If you live in the United Arab Emirates, drafting a will is essential. Because the UAE is a country where everything is governed by established legal procedures, there is minimal risk of injustice or exploitation when transferring assets and properties to legitimate heirs. However, transferring ownership can become challenging if a person does not prepare a will before passing away. For example, dependent visas may be revoked, bank accounts may be frozen, benefits and life insurance policies may be transferred to the state, partners may assert legal rights, and asset distribution may occur according to applicable local laws. Our experienced wills lawyer and inheritance lawyer team provides practical legal guidance to help avoid these complications.

Our team of legal advisors and succession planners can help structure an effective estate plan. Our experienced wills and trusts lawyer professionals assist clients in drafting wills, establishing trusts, and managing estates. Our team has significant expertise in estate planning, wills, trusts, succession planning, and inheritance matters, ensuring every plan is tailored to the client’s personal and family objectives.

DIFC and ADGM Foundation laws are among the most effective wealth preservation structures available in the UAE, alongside trusts. Our experienced foundation lawyer and trust lawyer team provides strategic advice and drafts all necessary legal documentation to establish and manage these structures efficiently.

We work closely with stakeholders who are considering establishing a family office or who have already begun organizing and managing family assets while developing intergenerational wealth transfer strategies. As experienced estate planning attorneys, we advise families on family constitutions, family governance, succession planning, and family office structures. We also review existing family structures and operations, recommending improvements that align with the family’s long-term objectives. Our highly skilled legal team delivers personalized legal solutions based on each client’s unique needs and goals.