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UAE bank account after death - Diana Hamade Attorneys at Law explaining what happens to frozen, transferred, or lost bank accounts in the UAE

Frozen, Transferred, or Lost: What Really Happens to UAE Bank Accounts After Death?

Most people living in Dubai assume that when they die, their money will simply pass to their spouse or children. It seems logical. It is what happens in most Western countries. And in the UAE, it is almost always wrong. The reality is considerably more unsettling, and for the thousands of expatriate families who discover […]

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18 is the new 21 – UAE's new age of adulthood and what it means for your family and wealth – Diana Hamade Attorneys at Law, call +971-4-273-3029

18 Is the New 21: What UAE’s New Age of Adulthood Means for Your Family and Wealth?

Something quietly shifted on June 1, 2026, that will affect nearly every family living in the UAE, whether they realise it yet or not. Federal Decree-Law No. 25 of 2025, the UAE’s landmark new Civil Transactions Law, came into force. Buried within its sweeping overhaul of a legal framework that had stood since 1985 is

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Family lawyer in Dubai explaining UAE domestic violence laws that protect victims first

Scared to Act? UAE Domestic Violence Laws That Protect You First

Fear is the most effective lock there is. Not the fear of what has already happened but the fear of what acting might trigger. What will happen to the children? Will I be believed? Can I even file a case as an expat? Will my visa be cancelled if I leave? Will I lose everything?

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Second Wife, First Priority? Understanding Legal Rights Without Divorce

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) recognizes polygamy, allowing Muslim men to marry up to four wives simultaneously. However, Sharia law plays a fundamental role in family matters; the legal implications for a second wife and her children can be complex and nuanced. Understanding the rights and entitlements of a second wife and her children is

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