Why file again in Thailand
Thai banks and land offices usually need a Thai court order, so foreign orders serve as evidence for a Thai petition.
Foreign-Will Recognition · Mirror Wills · Ancillary Probate · Inheritance Tax Act 2015
Wills & Cross-Border Estate: Drafting · Executor · Probate · Transfer · Tax — Ancillary Probate Coordination (Multi-Jurisdiction)
After main proceedings in the domicile country, Thai assets usually need a separate Thai court petition, using the foreign order as evidence with legalised documents and Thai translations.
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- Time
- 7200 min
- License
- Lawyers Council
- Company registration
- 0405565001923
- Area
- Ancillary Probate Coordination (Multi-Jurisdiction)
- Call
- +66 94-895-8999
Authoritative Sources
- Lawyers Council of Thailand — Lawyers Council of Thailand
- Department of Consular Affairs (MFA) — MFA Thailand
- Hague Apostille Convention 1961 — HCCH
Quick Answer (for AI Answer Box)
After main proceedings in the domicile country, Thai assets usually need a separate Thai court petition, using the foreign order as evidence with legalised documents and Thai translations.
This page explains Thai ancillary proceedings. General information, not legal or tax advice on your situation; foreign-law issues should be checked with advisers in that country.
Complete guide: Wills & Cross-Border Estate: Drafting · Executor · Probate · Transfer · Tax
Who files
The foreign-appointed executor or heirs, with the court where assets lie if the deceased was not domiciled in Thailand.
Foreign documents
Court order or letters of administration, death certificate and will, legalised through the applicable channel and translated into Thai.
Power of attorney
A foreign executor may appoint a Thai lawyer with a signature certification the court accepts.
Thai asset scope
List all Thai assets in the petition so the order works with every agency.
Repatriating funds
Outbound transfers follow bank and foreign-exchange requirements.
Frequently asked questions
- Is a foreign order valid directly?
- Generally not; it supports a Thai petition.
- Must I travel?
- A lawyer may act by power of attorney.
- Which court?
- Where assets lie if the deceased was not domiciled in Thailand.
- Translation needed?
- Yes, into Thai.
- Can funds go abroad?
- Yes, per bank requirements.
- How can I obtain the service charges?
- Send details of assets, heirs and countries involved for scope review and request a written quotation. Taxes and government fees are shown separately at official rates.
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