EPISODE 32
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Welcome back to The POA Desk by POAS.ae.
In our previous episode, we corrected our explanation of apostilles and the authentication process for powers of attorney issued outside the UAE. Today, we're making another important correction.
In Episode 22, we referred to anyone under 21 as a minor. That is no longer the current UAE civil-law position.
Under the UAE Civil Transactions Law, effective 1 June 2026, the general age of majority is 18 Gregorian years, replacing the previous threshold of 21 lunar years.
Why does this matter?
A power of attorney is a ...
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UAE Power of AttorneyDubai Land Department InheritancePower of Attorney DubaiLegal Guardian UAEUAE Age of MajorityLegal Capacity UAEUAE Civil Transactions LawMinor Property Ownership UAEDubai Land DepartmentProperty Transactions UAE
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