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Wills and estate administration in Thailand
A legally valid will ensures your assets pass according to your wishes. We help draft wills, plan estate administration and coordinate court steps; the court decides the outcome.
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Making a will
- Step 1
List your assets and beneficiaries
Compile your assets, debts and the people you want to inherit, including any assets abroad.
- Step 2
Choose a will format
Thai law recognises several formats, such as an ordinary will signed before at least two witnesses, or a secret or official-document will; each has different requirements.
- Step 3
Draft clear wording
Identify the beneficiaries, each asset, the estate administrator and any special conditions to reduce ambiguity and disputes.
- Step 4
Sign following the chosen format
Follow the format's steps strictly, such as signing before witnesses at the same time, or the will may be invalid.
- Step 5
Store and review
Keep the original safe, inform the administrator, and review the will when your family or assets change.
What to know about inheritance in Thailand
- Without a will, the estate passes to statutory heirs in the order set by law, and the spouse has statutory rights as well.
- Estate administration generally requires a court application to appoint an administrator before assets transfer to the heirs.
- Foreigners can make a will covering assets in Thailand, but cross-border assets may require considering each country's law.
- A properly made new will can revoke or amend an earlier one as the law provides.
Court and official fees are published by the relevant authorities. Our service fee is given separately in a written quotation.
Frequently asked questions
What happens without a will?
The estate passes to statutory heirs in the order set by law, which may not match your wishes, and a court application is needed to appoint an administrator.
Which will format is most common?
The ordinary will signed by the testator before at least two witnesses at the same time is most common for convenience, but its requirements must be followed strictly.
Can a foreigner make a will in Thailand?
Yes, covering assets in Thailand. Assets in other countries should be considered under those countries' laws as well.
Who is the estate administrator?
A person named in the will or appointed by the court to gather the assets, pay the debts and distribute the estate to the heirs.
Can I amend an existing will?
Yes, by making a new will in a legally valid format, which revokes or amends the earlier one.
What does it cost and how long does it take?
It depends on the complexity of the assets and family; we do not promise a fixed period. We quote after consultation. No guarantee of outcome and no refund policy.
Official sources
- สำนักงานคณะกรรมการกฤษฎีกา — ประมวลกฎหมายแพ่งและพาณิชย์ บรรพ 6 มรดก / Civil and Commercial Code, Succession (Krisdika)
- ศาลยุติธรรม — การจัดการมรดก / Courts of Justice
- กรมการปกครอง — ทะเบียนราษฎรและทะเบียนพินัยกรรม / Department of Provincial Administration
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