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  • A Thai Will if You Already Have a Foreign Will?

    Do You Really Need a Thai Will if You Already Have a Foreign Will?

    Foreigners are often told they must draft a Thai will if they own property or assets in Thailand. While it’s a widely repeated suggestion, especially by law firms or developers, it’s not always necessary, and in some cases, it can even complicate your estate planning.

  • Drafting a Will in Thailand for Expats

    Drafting a Will in Thailand:
    Legal Options and Practical Steps for Expats

    Planning your estate is one of the most responsible steps you can take, especially if you live in Thailand or own property here. Many expats are unaware that under Thai law, there are several ways to legally make a will. This article outlines those options, explains what documents you need, and offers practical advice for choosing the format that works best for your situation.

  • Inheritance Laws and Wills in Thailand

    Inheritance Law
    Last Will and Testament in Thailand

    The Thai legal system of succession and inheritance is codified and can be found in the civil and commercial 'Book V Succession'. It among others governs the distribution and administration of the estate of a person after his death, how to make a valid will in Thailand (Title III 'Wills'), and determines what happens to a person's assets after death when there is no last will or testament made.

  • Last Will

    A last will and testament is a legal document that sets out how a person’s property and assets will be distributed after their death. It may also name an executor to carry out these wishes. In Thailand, wills are governed by the Civil and Commercial Code, under the laws relating to succession.

  • Living Wills in Thailand for Expats | Advance Health Directives

    Living Wills in Thailand (for Expats)

    A living will in Thailand is a legally recognized form of advance health care directive, created by someone who is still mentally and legally competent. It allows individuals to document their wishes regarding medical treatment should they become unable to communicate or make decisions due to serious illness or incapacity.

  • Probate

    a court process required to validate a will or appoint an administrator to distribute the estate of a deceased person in Thailand. This process applies whether the person died with a Thai will, a foreign will, or without any will at all (click to read more about the court procedure...).