Petition for an administrator
Under Section 1713, heirs, interested persons or the public prosecutor may ask the court to appoint an administrator; the court publishes notice and holds a hearing.
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Bilingual Thai Legal Consultation for Individuals, Expats & SMEs — Probate Petition & Estate Administration
Banks and land offices usually require a court order appointing an administrator before transferring assets. Petition the court where the deceased was domiciled or the assets are. Heirs must claim within 1 year of learning of the death and no later than 10 years after it.
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Banks and land offices usually require a court order appointing an administrator before transferring assets. Petition the court where the deceased was domiciled or the assets are. Heirs must claim within 1 year of learning of the death and no later than 10 years after it.
This page summarises court estate administration in Thailand with or without a will. General information under Thai law; not legal advice on your situation and no outcome is promised.
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Documents
Death certificate, will (if any), house registration, relationship documents, asset list and heir consents; foreign documents need translation and legalisation.
Statutory heirs
Without a will, Section 1629 sets six classes of heirs; a registered spouse shares alongside them.
Administrator duties
Prepare an inventory within the statutory period, settle estate debts and distribute assets.
Limitation
Section 1754 requires estate claims within 1 year of knowing of the death and no later than 10 years after it.
Transferring assets
Use the final court order to transfer land, condos, bank accounts and shares; transfer fees follow official rates and inheritance tax may apply above thresholds.
Frequently asked questions
- Is court always needed?
- Not always, but banks and land offices usually require an order.
- Heirs abroad?
- Yes, via power of attorney and legalised documents.
- No will?
- Statutory heir classes under Section 1629 apply.
- Limitation period?
- 1 year from knowledge, max 10 years.
- How long?
- It depends on the court and objections; no fixed timeline.
- How can I obtain the service charges?
- Send an asset list, heir details and documents for scope review and request a written quotation. Court and government fees are shown separately at statutory rates.
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