Mirror Wills for Couples in the UAE

What a mirror will is

A mirror will is simply two individual wills, one for each partner, that reflect each other's wishes, typically naming each other as primary beneficiary and agreeing on the same guardians for any children. Both DIFC and Abu Dhabi (ADJD) support couples registering mirror wills together, as covered in our broader guide on how to make a will in the UAE.

Why couples choose to do it together

Doing both wills at once means a single, consistent conversation about assets, guardianship and beneficiaries, rather than two separate processes that might drift out of sync. It also tends to be more efficient on documentation, since much of the information overlaps between partners.

What each partner will need to provide

• Passport and Emirates ID for each partner
• A combined or individual list of assets and accounts
• Agreed guardians for children under 18
• Any specific individual instructions that differ between you

If you have children together

Guardianship instructions are often the main reason couples make mirror wills, agreeing in advance, in a single registered document each, on who would care for the children if both parents were unavailable. See our dedicated guide on guardianship of children in a UAE will for more detail on how that's handled.

Cost and turnaround for mirror wills

Because two wills are being drafted and registered, mirror wills for couples typically run around AED 18,000–21,000 in the wider market, compared with individual wills starting from about AED 5,000. DocuGulf quotes mirror wills together as one order, message us with both partners' details and we'll confirm the exact combined price and the 2–4 week turnaround.

Key takeaways

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