Six classes of statutory heirs
1) descendants such as children, 2) parents, 3) full siblings, 4) half siblings, 5) grandparents, 6) uncles and aunts. Nearer classes exclude further ones.
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Without a will, the estate passes to six classes of statutory heirs under section 1629 and the registered spouse. Matrimonial property is separated first; nearer classes exclude further ones, except that parents share alongside descendants.
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Without a will, the estate passes to six classes of statutory heirs under section 1629 and the registered spouse. Matrimonial property is separated first; nearer classes exclude further ones, except that parents share alongside descendants.
Intestate distribution often raises questions about who inherits and in what shares. This page summarises the general rules to help you prepare. General information under Book VI of the Thai Civil and Commercial Code; not legal advice on your situation.
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Exception for children and parents
If descendants and surviving parents both exist, the parents share as if they were in the children's class and are not excluded.
Spouse
A registered spouse is a statutory heir whose share depends on which classes survive. Unregistered partners do not inherit as spouses but may have rights in jointly acquired property depending on the facts.
Separate matrimonial property first
Most property acquired during marriage is marital property; half goes to the surviving spouse first, and only the deceased's half joins their separate property as the estate.
Children whose status must be checked
Registered adopted children inherit like children. Children born outside marriage and legitimated or acknowledged by the father are his descendants. Gather legitimation or court records.
Foreign assets and heirs
Thai immovables follow Thai law; movables may follow the deceased's domicile law. Foreign heirs receiving land must check Land Code restrictions.
Frequently asked questions
- Without a will, who inherits first?
- Descendants and the registered spouse, with surviving parents sharing alongside children.
- Does an unregistered partner inherit?
- Not as a spouse, but may have rights in jointly acquired property depending on the facts.
- When do siblings inherit?
- When there are no descendants or parents.
- How is marital property handled?
- Half goes to the spouse first; the deceased's half forms the estate.
- What should I prepare?
- Death and marriage certificates, children's birth certificates, asset evidence and details of all heirs.
- How can I obtain the service charges?
- Send details of assets, heirs and existing documents for scope review and request a written quotation. Court or district-office fees are shown separately at official rates.
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