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Inheritance, Probate & Estate Lawyers

Thai and foreign estates require probate in the Thai Civil Court before assets transfer. We draft compliant wills, petition for administrator appointment, and manage the estate distribution to beneficiaries in Thailand and abroad.

  • •Thai & bilingual will drafting
  • •Administrator petition
  • •Will contest / caveat filing
  • •Asset transfer to heirs
  • •Cross-border estate coordination
  • •Inheritance-tax advisory
Pricing: contact us for a quote · Fees: ask our team for a quoteTurnaround: assessed on your documentsLegal basis: Civil & Commercial Code Book VI

A working guide to thai inheritance & probate law in Thailand

Thai Inheritance & Probate Law can involve different document checks depending on the receiving authority. Confirm the intended use and destination before arranging translation, a notarial signature, or consular legalization. For a review of your specific expat estates and Thai families administering probate matter, contact us on LINE @THAIL or by email at Contact@thailaw-accounting.co.th.

Documents to discuss for expat estates and Thai families administering probate may include death certificate, will (if any), heir identity documents, asset schedule (land, bank, shares), foreign probate order (if applicable), power of attorney; confirm the final checklist with the receiving authority. Check the current acceptance criteria with the Thai Civil Court probate division.

How the workflow runs end-to-end

First identify the issuing authority, the person signing, the destination and the receiving body's current requirements. The necessary steps may include translation, certification or consular legalization, but not every document needs every step. Confirm the sequence before sending originals.

Who this service is for

Individuals and businesses may need different supporting documents. Share the document type, destination and receiving authority so the applicable route can be checked for your matter; requirements can change without notice.

Coverage, fees, and timing

Our offices are in Bangkok (Lat Phrao 95) and Khon Kaen. For other locations we can discuss remote document intake and coordination with partners where available. Fees and timing depend on the document, destination and relevant authorities; ask for an individual quote.

Quality assurance and confidentiality

Check names, dates, document versions and the receiving authority's instructions before filing. Acceptance is decided by the receiving authority; ask the team which evidence and original documents are required in your case.

Start your Thai Inheritance & Probate Law matter today

Reach Thai Law & Accounting on LINE Official @THAIL, email Contact@thailaw-accounting.co.th, or phone 092-0170000. Please book an appointment in advance at our Bangkok office (Lat Phrao 95) or Khon Kaen head office; in every other province our team can coordinate with a local partner where available. Fees: ask our team for a quote. Timing is assessed for your documents. Confirm the required documents and any consultation terms with our team before proceeding with your expat estates and Thai families administering probate matter.

Points to check

Before you proceed: Thai Inheritance & Probate Law

“Before proceeding with Thai Inheritance & Probate Law, check names across documents and confirm the receiving authority's requirements to avoid incomplete submissions.”
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Scope to assess

Service tierFees
เอกสารเดี่ยว / Single docAsk our team for a quote
แปล + Notary / Translation + NotaryAsk our team for a quote
MFA legalizationAsk our team for a quote
Embassy chain / สถานทูตAsk our team for a quote

Workflow

  1. 01Review documents and the receiving authority's requirements
  2. 02Assess scope, fee, and timing for the specific case
  3. 03Process the documents and coordinate any further certification
  4. 04Check completeness and deliver by the agreed method

Before submission

For Thai Inheritance & Probate Law, confirm names, document types, and the receiving authority's current requirements before starting. Timing and fees depend on each case.

Please confirm current requirements with the receiving authority

Inheritance and wills in Thailand for expats and foreign heirs

When someone with assets in Thailand dies, banks and land offices usually require a court order appointing an estate administrator before releasing anything. We guide foreign heirs through the administrator petition, and help expats make a Thai will so their Thai assets pass to the people they choose.

Estate administration steps

  • · Collect the death certificate and prove family relationships
  • · Petition the court to appoint an administrator (executor)
  • · Present the court order to banks, the Land Office and the vehicle registry
  • · Distribute assets under the will or the statutory order of heirs

Why expats make a Thai will

  • · Speeds up transfer of Thai bank accounts, condos and vehicles
  • · Avoids translating and proving a foreign will in a Thai court
  • · Lets you name a trusted administrator in Thailand

More frequently asked questions

Can a foreign heir inherit Thai land?

Foreigners generally cannot hold land title, but may inherit subject to restrictions and may need to sell within a set period. Condominium units within the foreign quota can usually be inherited.

Do I need to travel to Thailand?

Often not. With a notarised and legalised power of attorney, our lawyer can file the administrator petition on your behalf.

What does it cost?

Fees: ask our team for a quote · LINE @THAIL. Timing is assessed for your documents.

Fees: ask our team for a quote · LINE @THAIL · Tel 092-0170000 · Timing assessed for your documents