Succession and inheritance law

We provide comprehensive legal support in succession and inheritance matters, helping families and individuals protect their rights and manage the distribution of estates in accordance with UAE laws and applicable religious or personal statutes.

Practice Overview

Succession and inheritance cases often involve high emotional stakes and complex legal intersections between civil law, Sharia principles, and expatriate wills. At Kayrouz & Associates, we guide clients through the intricacies of estate planning, probate proceedings, and the lawful transfer of assets in the UAE and beyond.

Our lawyers handle both contested and uncontested inheritance matters, including claims for rightful shares, disputes over wills, and the administration of estates involving real estate, business interests, and foreign assets. We advise heirs, executors, and beneficiaries on their legal rights and responsibilities, and represent them before the UAE courts when necessary.

We also assist clients in preparing wills and succession plans tailored to their nationality, religious background, and family circumstances. Our cross-border expertise ensures alignment with local enforcement rules and recognition of international instruments where applicable.

We act with discretion, clarity, and compassion, offering steady legal guidance during what is often a difficult family transition.

We offer legal advice on a wide spectrum of matters:

  • Drafting wills compliant with UAE and DIFC/ADGM frameworks
  • Advising on forced heirship rules and expatriate succession
  • Representing heirs and beneficiaries in inheritance disputes
  • Assisting with probate and estate administration
  • Managing multi-jurisdictional asset transfers
  • Resolving conflicts over intestacy and competing claims

Meet Our Team

Our team is equipped to handle complex legal matters with precision and care. Learn more about our lawyers below.

Pierre Kayrouz

Chief Legal Officer
Maria Valeyeva

Maria Valeyeva

Chief Compliance Officer
Georges Touma

Georges Touma

Head Litigator
Hanan Ahmed Al Balushi

Hanan Ahmed

Practicing Lawyer
Lathamani Chandrashekar

Lathamani Chandrashekar

Senior Corporate Counsel
Arka Navle

Arka Navle

Corporate Counsel
Nashita Nazneen

Nashita Nazneen

Junior Corporate Counsel
Professor Mark Engelman

Mark Engelman

Intellectual Property Barrister
Rita Semaan

Rita Semaan

Legal Consultant
Carlos Rahme

Carlos Rahme

Senior Legal Consultant
Souhad Al Ghorayeb

Souhad Al Ghorayeb

Senior Legal Consultant
Sandy Y. Geagea

Sandy Geagea

Legal Consultant
Saeed Gaber

Saeed Gaber

Legal Research Analyst
Muhammed Ali Charif

Muhammed Ali Charif

Junior Legal Counsel
Jenifer Abu Nasr

Jenifer Abu Nasr

Paralegal
Patricia Abi Mansour

Patricia Abi Mansour

Business Development Manager
Valakshmi Balasubramanian

Varalakshmi Balasubramanian

Operations Assistant
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