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flag UAE’s 2026 law directs unclaimed expat assets to charities if no heirs or wills are found.

flag A new UAE civil law effective January 2026 redirects unclaimed assets of deceased expatriates—such as bank accounts, property, and businesses—to charitable organizations if no heirs are identified, rather than reverting to the state. flag The change aims to promote social benefit and streamline estate settlement, applying only when no legal heirs or wills are verified. flag Authorities urge expatriates to plan estates formally to avoid unintended outcomes, highlighting the law’s role in modernizing asset distribution.

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