Power of Attorney Inheritance in the UAE

Granting a power of attorney inheritance in the United Arab Emirates means authorizing a trusted individual or law firm to manage inheritance matters on behalf of the rightful heirs. This notarized document gives the appointed representative the legal powers needed to act before courts and other official bodies.

As a licensed private notary office, you can contact us now to draft and notarize your power of attorney inheritance online quickly and securely.

What Is a Power of Attorney for Inheritance in the UAE?

A power of attorney inheritance is a legal document notarized by a public notary, where one of the heirs authorizes another individual or law firm to represent them before competent authorities. This includes completing inheritance procedures, obtaining certificates of inheritance, executing wills, distributing assets, and other related legal actions according to Federal Law No. 28 of 2005 on Personal Status and Federal Law No. 5 of 1985 on Civil Transactions.

Conditions for a Valid Power of Attorney Inheritance

To ensure the validity of a power of attorney inheritance in the UAE, the document must meet specific legal requirements:

• Issued by a rightful heir, documented through an official certificate (e.g., Certificate of Inheritance).

• The principal must have the legal capacity to delegate the authority, and the agent must be eligible to act.

• The subject matter of the power of attorney must be clearly defined and legally delegable.

• The document must clearly identify the principal and agent, outlining the powers granted (e.g., selling, receiving shares, court representation).

• Both parties must be of legal age, mentally competent, and fully authorized to manage financial matters.

• Official notarization is mandatory inside the UAE. If issued abroad, it must be notarized locally, authenticated by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the UAE Embassy, and then the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Additionally, non-Arabic documents must be officially translated into Arabic by a certified translator.

• The validity period of the power of attorney must be specified and checked before proceeding with any inheritance transaction.

Documents Required to Issue a Power of Attorney for Inheritance

To issue a power of attorney inheritance, the following documents are typically required:

1. Valid copies of passports and Emirates IDs of both the principal and agent.

2. Certificate of Inheritance issued by the competent court.

3. Draft of the power of attorney outlining all authorized powers.

4. Supporting documents, such as ownership papers or relevant inheritance documents.

5. Consular authentication documents if issued outside the UAE.

How to Issue a Power of Attorney for Inheritance in the UAE

At our private notary office, the process can be completed either in person or online via video conferencing tools:

1. Contact Our Customer Service Team:
   We will guide you through the required documents and costs.

2. Submit the Necessary Documents:
   As outlined above.

3. Notary Meeting:
   Attend the meeting in person or online to verify and sign.

4. Receive the Notarized Power of Attorney:
   We will email you the certified document ready for immediate use.

Power of Attorney Inheritance Sample

You can download a ready-to-use power of attorney inheritance template:

• Power of Attorney Inheritance Sample PDF
• Power of Attorney Inheritance Sample WORD

Sample Text for Power of Attorney for Inheritance:

We, the undersigned heirs of the late (……………….), hereby appoint and authorize (…………………) as our lawful and legal representative.
The agent is granted full powers to manage, claim, and receive our share of the inheritance, administer necessary legal actions, represent us before courts, ministries, banks, the Dubai Land Department, Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), the UAE Interior Ministry, Dubai Roads and Transport Authority, and all other related authorities and entities within the UAE.
The agent may collect cheques, sign contracts, finalize property distributions, and appoint lawyers if needed.
This power of attorney is valid within the UAE from the date of notarization unless revoked earlier.

Contact Us Now to Issue Your Power of Attorney for Inheritance

As a licensed Private Notary Dubai, we have years of experience helping clients draft and notarize all types of power of attorney documents online. Contact us today to get started quickly and professionally.