UAE Property Succession Support

Your Dubai property,
to the next generation — with certainty.

From buying property to drafting, registering and executing your will — we handle the Japanese side, and our UAE partner lawyers handle the legal side. Fully online, no travel.

One Japanese-language window Dubai & Abu Dhabi partner lawyers Online — no travel
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OUR STANCE

We sell the property — then we stay.

In overseas property, the "sell and forget" approach is common. We treat the purchase as the start of the relationship, not the end.

We stay with you from purchase and ownership through to passing the asset on safely.

Because arranging "how it is passed on" matters as much as "what you buy" — and that is harder across borders and languages. That is why we built this service.

BEFORE YOU LEAVE IT

Any of these worries?

Without preparation, things may not go as you wish when the unexpected happens. Real examples below.

1

The property may not pass on as you intend, but by the local default distribution rules.

2

Until procedures are complete, assets and accounts can be temporarily frozen.

3

The burden of language and paperwork falls on the family left behind.

4

Japan residents owe Japanese inheritance tax on worldwide assets — Dubai property may be included.

5

For minor children, a court may appoint a guardian that may not match the family's wishes.

WHAT WE DO

Purchase, ownership and succession — one continuous path.

We don't split 'buying' from 'passing on'. We keep them in one window, in Japanese.

1

Buy with succession in mind

From the purchase, we advise on ownership structure and title so succession is smoother later.

2

Wills drafted & registered via partners

Through UAE's official registries (DIFC in Dubai, ADJD in Abu Dhabi), covering property, financial assets and company shares — online, no travel.

3

Ongoing reviews & management

We review as laws or your family change, and handle rental and asset management.

4

Execution when the time comes

Local procedures, estate division and Japan-side filing — coordinated with UAE lawyers and Japanese tax accountants, in Japanese.

THE TEAM

Japan: SAMURAI × UAE partner lawyers

We coordinate in Japanese; our licensed partner law firms handle the legal work. Clear roles.

Shunto Suzuki, Representative of SAMURAI REAL ESTATE
JAPAN · COORDINATION

SAMURAI REAL ESTATE

Licensed Dubai real estate broker

We handle property purchase and long-term management, and act as your Japanese-language bridge to the lawyers and tax accountants. From selecting the property to succession — one window.

Property selection & purchaseHolding & managementJapanese-language deskExpert coordination
DUBAI · PARTNER LAW FIRM

Wills UAE（TWS Legal Consultants）

British-owned, family-run Dubai firm (JLT) — wills & estate specialists

British-qualified lawyers, STEP members, authorised by the DIFC Courts Wills Registry. Specialists in DIFC/Abu Dhabi/Non-Muslim wills, estate administration and DIFC Foundations. Ranked by Chambers HNW, Legal 500 and Spear's.

DIFC WillsAbu Dhabi willsNon-Muslim willsEstate admin & probate
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DUBAI · PARTNER LAW FIRM

Amal Khamis Advocates & Legal Consultants

Full-service Dubai firm (Business Bay) — 30+ years

An Emirati firm with 30+ years of experience covering inheritance & legacies, real estate, arbitration, litigation and family matters, in multiple languages. Handles local procedures, estate division and dispute resolution when the time comes.

Inheritance & legaciesEstate divisionReal estate lawArbitration & litigation
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WHY IT LASTS

People change — the organization stays.

Preparing for succession spans ten or twenty years. That's why we never rely on one individual.

An organization, not a personWe respond as a company, not one staff member.
A team of expertsProperty, law and tax — each field with its own expert.
Continuous handoverSupport continues even if the person in charge changes.
Backup partner firmsWe secure backup partner law firms as well.
PRICING

Clear, in stages.

Risk check and first consultation are free. Final figures are quoted in advance after reviewing your situation.

Succession risk check · first consultationReview of your holdings and succession risks
Free
Will drafting & registration (single)Draft and register one person's will in the UAE
Quoted in advance
Couple's mirror willsAligns a couple's wishes; can appoint a guardian
Quoted in advance
Will execution supportProcedures, estate division and filing on succession
Individual quote

* Will drafting/registration fees are a total that includes the partner law firm's fee, UAE official registration and translation costs, VAT and our support fee. They vary with exchange rates and official fee revisions, and complex cases may incur extra costs. We provide a formal quote after reviewing your situation.

THE FLOW

From a free consultation, step by step.

Free consultation Risk check Purchase & holding design Will drafting & registration Property management Execution
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Q.Can my family in Japan directly inherit my Dubai property?
Possible with preparation. By registering a will through UAE's official systems (DIFC in Dubai, ADJD in Abu Dhabi), you can cover property, financial assets and company shares as you wish. Aligning with Japan's inheritance tax and procedures is key.
Q.What happens if I don't prepare a will?
A default local distribution may apply and might not match your detailed wishes. Procedures can drag on, assets may be temporarily frozen, and a court may appoint a guardian for minor children. A will lets you pass on as you wish and appoint a guardian.
Q.Can I prepare a will while living in Japan?
Yes. From consultation to drafting and registration, everything is online with no travel. We handle the Japan side in Japanese, coordinating with the UAE lawyers.
Q.Can I prepare even for an off-plan property?
Yes. We suggest the best timing and method for your asset situation. There's no need to rush.
Q.What about jointly-owned or mortgaged property?
Even with joint ownership, the deceased's share doesn't pass automatically but forms part of the estate. Mortgaged property carries the debt too (sometimes cleared by insurance). Preparing in advance reduces the family's burden.
Q.What will my family need to do if the worst happens?
From confirming the death to probate, identifying heirs, settling assets and debts, distribution and title transfer — procedures that can take months to over a year. We support this whole chain in Japanese, coordinating with local lawyers and Japanese tax accountants.

Pass on what matters, with certainty.

Start with a free consultation. On LINE or via the contact form, we answer based on your situation. The first consultation and risk check are free.

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* This succession support is provided through a partnership between SAMURAI REAL ESTATE and licensed UAE law firms. Will drafting/registration and estate division are carried out through licensed partner law firms (Wills UAE / TWS Legal Consultants and Amal Khamis Advocates). This content is general information, not individual legal or tax advice; licensed experts handle the legal and tax matters, and we provide coordination and act as the bridge with the client. Partner names and arrangements may change.