Making a Valid Will in Thailand
A clear will is the simplest way to make sure your assets pass to the people you choose. Without one, your estate is distributed according to the statutory order of heirs under the Civil and Commercial Code, which may not reflect your wishes — and the process is slower and more contentious.
Forms of Will Recognised in Thailand
- An ordinary written will signed before at least two witnesses
- A holographic will written entirely in the testator's own hand
- A will made as a public document at the district office (amphur)
- A secret-document will lodged with the amphur
Foreigners and Thai Assets
Foreign nationals can and should make a Thai-law will covering their assets located in Thailand — bank accounts, vehicles, condominium units, and leasehold interests. Keeping a separate Thai will alongside any home-country will avoids conflict and speeds up administration.
Choosing an Executor
Your will should name an executor who will apply to the court to administer the estate. We help you choose a suitable executor and draft clear instructions so there is no ambiguity for your family later.
Probate
In Thailand the estate is normally administered through a court-appointed executor after a probate application. We guide families through probate and the transfer of assets to beneficiaries.
Protect your family and your assets with a properly drafted Thai will. Contact us to start your estate plan.