Last will in Thailand

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Foreigners in Thailand often find it difficult to find an English speaking Thai lawyer who can draw up a will. Isaan Law Online offers a professional will drafting service that helped numerous foreigners in Thailand in obtaining this essential customized document online at a fair price.

Make a Thai 'Last Will' or not

It is not required by law to make a will in Thailand but by making a will you decide what happens to your assets and possessions (the estate) when you die. If you die without a last will or testament the statutory rights of succession will determine who gets what of your estate after your death. Without a written last will your assets will be distributed according to the law rather and maybe not according to your wishes.

We draft last wills and testament for foreigners with assets in Thailand, specifically limiting the last will to assets in Thailand, excluding assets in other countries through a limited jurisdiction clause in the will.

By making a legal Thai will you decide how your estate in Thailand is passed on to family and friends when you die. For example, if you are unmarried your Thai partner may not be entitled to anything based on succession laws, but in a last will you can leave property and possession to your partner. You can also exclude persons in the will who would otherwise be entitled to assets based on statutory inheritance laws.

Forms of Last Wills

Under Thai law it is possible to write your will yourself, but it is recommended that you use our professional will writing service. There are legal formalities to follow and a legal professional will make sure that your will is clear and drafted according to the laws of Thailand to prevent problems with the execution of the last will when you die.

The most common form of last will in Thailand is a will according to section 1656 of the Thailand Civil and Commercial Code. This is a will in writing, dated at the time of making of the will and signed by the testator before at least two witnesses present at the same time. A witness cannot be a beneficiary of the will and should be an independent witness.

In the will the testator can chose one or more persons to be executor or joint executors of the will. The executor will deal with the division of the assets and possessions after the testator’s death. If no testator is appointed under Thai law the Court will appoint an executor. The appointed executor or administrator of the will can be a beneficiary of the will. It is generally recommended to appoint an executor and substitute executor in the will.

The will includes the details of all beneficiaries (full name and their relationship) and what you are leaving to them. The will states the testators wishes how his estate is shared and who gets what. A will made in Thailand can specifically deal with assets in Thailand and the testator could limited the effect of the will to his estate within the jurisdiction of Thailand.

After the will is made it is recommended to keep the will in a safe place. It is possible to change and update the will later as as circumstances change. In this case it is possible to make alterations or to add supplementary changes which must be properly witnessed, or the will is revoked and a new will is made.

How to obtain a Last Will in Thailand

Foreigners in Thailand often find it difficult to find an English speaking Thai lawyer who can draw up a will. We have helped numerous foreigners in Thailand and offer a last wills and testament in Thai and English at a fair price.

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