The Dubai Inheritance Court, established in September 2022, settled a total of 580 cases, including 512 Muslim estates, 38 non-Muslim estates and 30 private estates. The value of these inheritance cases reached a total of Dh4, 115, 917, 861.
According to Dubai Courts, the success rate of inheritance settlements reached 92.6 per cent, surpassing the target of 90 per cent. “This high performance highlights the efficiency and success in managing the distribution of assets according to legal wills and personal revenues,”
According to the report, “relevant authorities in Dubai are continually developing procedures to improve efficiency and accuracy in managing the processes, contributing to successful and fair settlements that meet the needs of individuals and families.”
The average duration from the date of case registration to judgement was 81 days, while the average duration from the first hearing to judgement was 52 days. The average waiting time for the first hearing was 28 days.
