At ALB Mathew, we offer personalised estate planning solutions designed to protect our clients' wealth, honour their wishes, and secure their family’s future. Whether you're looking to draft a will, establish a trust, or create a foundation, our team provides clear, thoughtful legal guidance tailored to the unique dynamics of each client’s personal and financial circumstances. As trusted legal consultants in Dubai, we support individuals and families in structuring assets locally and internationally. 


 

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Our Private Client Capabilities

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Trust Formation and Administration

We advise on the creation and management of a wide range of trusts, including discretionary, family, charitable, and special needs trusts. Whether your objective is tax efficiency, asset protection, or supporting future generations, we structure trusts that align with your long-term goals and ensure compliance with applicable laws.
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Comprehensive Estate Planning

Our estate planning services encompass more than just wills. We create bespoke plans that may include powers of attorney, healthcare directives, living wills, and succession strategies to reflect your values, protect your interests, and provide peace of mind for your loved ones.
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Will Drafting and Execution

We help clients draft and execute wills that clearly reflect their intentions, covering asset distribution, guardianship of minor children, and personal wishes. We work with both UAE and DIFC frameworks to ensure wills are legally valid, enforceable, and structured to reduce the risk of future disputes.
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Foundations

For clients seeking a flexible and enduring vehicle for wealth structuring, succession planning, or philanthropic giving, we offer guidance on the establishment and governance of private foundations. Our lawyers advise on foundation structures available within the DIFC, ADGM, and other jurisdictions, helping clients maintain control, ensure confidentiality, and plan across generations. As recognised legal consultants in Dubai, we are well-versed in both local and international foundation frameworks.
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Probate and Estate Administration

We support executors, administrators, and beneficiaries in navigating the probate process, from court filings to final distributions. Our goal is to simplify administration, resolve any claims or disputes, and carry out the decedent’s wishes efficiently and respectfully.
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Contested Wills and Estate Disputes

When disagreements arise over the validity of a will or the distribution of an estate, our team provides strategic representation in both litigation and mediation. We work to protect your rights while seeking practical, timely resolutions to sensitive disputes.
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International Private Wealth Planning with Excello Law

Through our association with Excello Law in the UK, we assist clients with cross-border estate planning and asset structuring. This collaboration allows us to coordinate wills, trusts, and foundations across multiple jurisdictions, ensuring legal harmony between UAE and UK laws. Whether you're a UAE resident with UK assets or a UK-based family with Middle East ties, we offer integrated, multi-jurisdictional estate planning advice.
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Working with Dubai-Based Private Wealth Lawyers

Our Dubai team works closely with private wealth specialists, tax advisors, and financial planners to deliver cohesive and forward-thinking estate solutions. With strong regional insight and trusted local connections, we help high-net-worth individuals structure their affairs to protect, preserve, and pass on wealth in line with both local regulations and international best practices. Our role as legal consultants in Dubai allows us to bridge the gap between legal, financial, and tax considerations in complex estate planning matters.