Skybound Wealth Management

Legacy Planning in the UAE

Protect Your Family’s Future When Moving to the UAE

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Legacy planning might not be top of your list of priorities If you’ve recently, or are in the process of moving to the UAE, but it should be. Expat life comes with unique financial responsibilities, and without the right structures in place, your assets could be at risk.

Skybound Wealth helps expats living in the UAE create legacy plans that protect their families, preserve their wealth, and ensure everything is passed on clearly and efficiently. We work across borders, time zones, and jurisdictions to keep your plan aligned with your goals.

Skybound won the Company of the Year award at the 2024 Investment International Awards.

How Our Legacy Planning Advice Works

1. Connect

We begin with a conversation about your priorities, values, and the legacy you want to leave behind.

2. Understand Your Estate

We assess your current assets, liabilities, family circumstances, and cross-border considerations.

3. Build Your Legacy

You receive a personalised legacy planning strategy tailored to your needs in the UAE and abroad.

4. Stay on Track

We revisit and refine your legacy plan regularly to reflect changes in your life or the law.

5. Leave a Lasting Impact

With everything in place, your family is protected, and your wealth is passed on in the way you intended.

Why Legacy Planning Matters When Moving to the UAE

The UAE has no automatic recognition of foreign wills and follows Sharia law in the absence of a clear legal plan. That means assets can be frozen, misallocated, or delayed in probate, even if you’ve made other plans before arriving in the region.

Legacy planning in the UAE helps you:

  • Control how your wealth is distributed
  • Appoint legal guardians for your children
  • Avoid local legal complications and delays
  • Minimise tax exposure for beneficiaries
  • Ensure your estate is aligned with both your home country and UAE laws

What We Help You With

Wills and Guardianship

Create valid, enforceable documents that protect your family in the UAE.

Cross-Border Estate Planning

Coordinate your estate across multiple countries to keep it efficient and compliant.

Trusts

Use long-term structures to control, protect, and transfer wealth securely.

Inheritance Tax Planning

Mitigate tax liabilities and ensure your heirs receive what you intended.

Business Succession

Create continuity across generations for privately owned businesses and assets.

Why Work With Skybound Wealth?

With over 20 years of experience supporting expats, we understand the challenges of legacy planning when moving to the UAE. From local documentation to global asset coordination, we make the process clear, compliant, and personal.

Skybound won the Company of the Year award at the 2024 Investment International Awards.

Global Team, Here for You

Wherever you are in the world, our team of expert, qualified advisers is ready to guide you.
We bring international experience, local insight, and a personal approach — so you can move forward with clarity and confidence.

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5,000+
international clients & growing
$1 Billion
of client savings under management
27
Industry Awards & Counting Since 2021
8
offices on 5 continents & more planned
With a passion for personal and professional development that exists throughout the company, and comprehensive development support, we empower our people to be the very best they can be as we strive as a collective to not only remain at the forefront of international financial planning, but to lead its evolution.

What Clients Say

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July 1, 2025
Very happy with the service and guidance

Ethan has been looking after my portfolio for around 2.5 year now, since i moved to UAE. He initially helped me to understand the market, and opportunities. He advised and guided me on the best thing to do with my existing UK pension, along with a new retirement investment vehicle. Hes extremely knowlegable and explains things clearly and simply - which is a critical attribute for me. Very happy with the service and guidance from Ethan. Highly recommend.

Ian P

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June 12, 2025
Thomas is a professional and trustworthy advisor

Thomas is a professional and trustworthy advisor for long-term financial planning. He is very responsive and provides solutions that fully consider personal objectives. I can highly recommend him to anyone who needs help growing their personal wealth.

Reinhard Mahn

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June 12, 2025
I feel confident knowing my finances are in steady hands.

I’ve been working with Tom Sleep for some time now, and it’s been a truly reassuring experience. He’s straightforward and clear in his guidance, which makes financial decisions feel much easier to navigate. His honest and down-to-earth approach builds trust. I feel confident knowing my finances are in steady hands.

Ammar Abbas

Start Your Legacy Plan Today

If you’re moving to the UAE, now is the time to put the right legal and financial protections in place. Let’s make sure your legacy is secure, and your family is never left unprepared.

Book your free legacy planning consultation now.

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