Will and Testament

Safeguard your estate and ensure your assets are distributed according to your wishes under Thai law.

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Why a Will Matters in Thailand

Without a valid Thai will, your estate will be distributed according to Thai intestate law, which may not reflect your wishes. This is particularly important for foreign nationals who own property in Thailand, as Thai law governs the disposition of Thai-registered assets regardless of nationality.

A properly drafted will appoints an executor, specifies your beneficiaries, and removes ambiguity — reducing the risk of family disputes and costly probate delays.

Thai Intestate Law — Order of Inheritance (No Will)

If you die without a will, Thai law divides your estate among the following six classes of heirs, in order of priority:

1
Descendants — children, grandchildren
2
Parents
3
Siblings — full-blood and half-blood
4
Grandparents
5
Aunts and Uncles
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Surviving Spouse — shares with each class proportionally

Three Types of Thai Wills

1. Holograph Will

The entire will must be handwritten and signed by the testator personally. No witnesses are required. While the simplest to make, it is also the most vulnerable to challenge if the handwriting or signature is disputed.

2. Official Will (Public Will)

Made at the local district office (Amphur) before a public official, in the presence of at least two witnesses. The official records the testator's wishes and the document is stored at the district office, making it highly resistant to challenge.

3. Witnessed Will

Signed by the testator in the presence of at least two witnesses, who also sign the document in each other's presence. The most common form used in professional legal practice. Our firm prepares and witnesses this type of will.

Our Will Drafting Services

  • Advising on which type of will best suits your circumstances.
  • Drafting wills in Thai and English for international clients.
  • Appointing executors and trustees.
  • Specifying beneficiaries for all Thai-registered assets.
  • Structuring inheritance for minors with guardian provisions.
  • Coordinating with district offices for official will registration.
  • Reviewing and updating existing wills after major life events.

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