last wills & testaments under qatar legal system - do you need a will in qatar?

Last Will & Testament Wills under Qatar Legal System

Al-Ansari & Associates

25 February 2015

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Content

Who & Why need a Will?

Qatar Laws (Qatari & Non-Qatari).

Process Without a Will.

Resolving the Long Process.

Benefits of a Will.

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Who Needs a Will?

A Will is essential for all those living in

Qatar with assets in Qatar, and who,

upon their death, wish to bequeath their

assets in accordance with their wishes.



Why Need a Will?

Bank Accounts Automobiles Personal Effects

Bank Accounts

Automobiles

Personal Effects

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Testamentary Laws for Qatari

Under Qatar law, the determination of heirs, the

specification of their shares in the succession and the

transfer of the succession assets to them shall be

pursuant to the Islamic Sharia.

After the fulfillment of the obligations of the estate’s

debts, the liquidator shall implement the Wills of the

testator, or if no Will then by the provisions of Sharia

Law.

The Civil Law, Articles 973, 996 and 997


Testamentary Laws for Non-Qatari

Guardianship: guardianship, trusteeship/receivership, and

custodianship, and minors protection, shall be

governed by the law of nationality of the person

requiring protection.

The Civil Law No. 22 of 2004, Article 22

Inheritance: Inheritance shall be governed by the law of nationality

of the deceased at the time of death. If no heirs, then

Qatari law will apply.

The Civil Law No. 22 of 2004, Article 23


Nationality

DECEASED

Non-Qatari

Qatari

Qatar Laws Law of Expat’s

Nationality

Without Will

Will

Without Will

Will



Process Without A Will

The law is silent with regard to specific provisions on

an “enforceable” Will. Unlike other jurisdictions such

as NY, where there are a set requirements for the

validity of a Will.



Resolving the Long Process

Dual Language

Arabic

English

Reference to Home Nation

Attested Copy of relevant legislation

Executor/Trustee

Appointing a well-informed executor is key

to ensure enforcement of

Will.

Any fees to be collected only

after execution.

Witnessed

Witnessed by at least 2 witnesses

In addition to the witnessed, it will be stamped and

signed by a lawyer



Benefits and Security

Asset Management

• Dispose of your assets in the way you would like.

Appointing Guardian

• Ability to appoint a guardian or executor.

Timely Transition

• Avoid the lengthy process of courts and misunderstanding of a civil trained judges.

Trustee Appointment

• Secure the process by appointing a Trustee of your choosing to handle your estate.



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