Thai Wills & Estate Planning for Expats
Ensure your assets are protected and your wishes are honoured — wherever in the world your family lives.
Why This Matters
Your foreign will may not be valid in Thailand. Thai law follows its own civil code. Without a proper Thai will, your estate could be tied up in court for years — leaving your family in limbo during an already difficult time.
What We Do
Drafting Wills
Legally valid Thai-language wills that protect your assets and ensure your wishes are carried out under Thai civil law.
Probate & Estate Administration
Guiding executors and beneficiaries through the Thai probate process, including court applications and asset transfers.
Cross-Border Estate Planning
Coordinating your Thai will with existing wills in your home country to avoid conflicts and ensure full coverage.
Living Wills
Advance healthcare directives that ensure your medical wishes are respected if you become unable to communicate.
Client Stories
A Father's Final Gift
An American client in a Chiang Mai care home needed a will drafted urgently. Probate was completed during COVID. His condo was successfully transferred to his son back in the United States.
A Camera That Won a Case
An Australian client's will was challenged in court. Video evidence of the signing proved the testator's intent. The court ruled in favor of the true beneficiary.
Frequently Asked Questions
Generally, a foreign will can be used in Thailand, but it must go through Thai probate courts and may face translation and authentication challenges. A dedicated Thai will for your Thai assets is strongly recommended.
Uncontested probate typically takes 3–6 months. Contested cases or those involving multiple jurisdictions can take longer. Having a properly drafted Thai will significantly speeds up the process.
Yes. A separate Thai will covering your Thai assets avoids the delays and costs of authenticating a foreign will in Thai courts. Your Thai will and home-country will should be coordinated to avoid conflicts.
Thai banks freeze accounts upon notification of death. A court-appointed executor (named in your Thai will) can access the funds after probate is granted. Without a will, the process is significantly more complex.
Fees vary based on complexity. A straightforward Thai will for a single person is very affordable. Contact us for a free consultation and transparent quote.
Ready to Get Started?
Whether you need help today or just have a question, we're here. We offer a free initial consultation — no commitment, no jargon.