Naming a guardian
A parent holding parental power may name a guardian by will. If the other parent survives with parental power, it usually remains with them first.
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A parent exercising parental power may name a guardian for minor children in a will. If no one holds parental power, the court appoints a guardian in the child's best interests. Name who manages inherited property and how it is paid out.
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A parent exercising parental power may name a guardian for minor children in a will. If no one holds parental power, the court appoints a guardian in the child's best interests. Name who manages inherited property and how it is paid out.
This page explains guardianship and minors' property planning in a will. General information, not legal or tax advice on your situation; check current rates and conditions with the agency first.
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Child's best interests
On a guardianship petition, the court weighs suitability and the child's interests; the will evidences the parents' wishes.
Guardian qualifications
Guardians must not be minors, incompetent, quasi-incompetent, bankrupt or otherwise disqualified; name an alternate.
Minors' property
Name who manages inherited property and payment terms such as education and living costs. Certain major transactions over a minor's property need court permission.
Guardians abroad
If the guardian lives abroad, check the child's visa, relocation and recognition of Thai court orders there.
Review regularly
Review after divorce, remarriage, new children or the guardian moving country.
Frequently asked questions
- Can a will name a guardian?
- Yes, by a parent holding parental power.
- Must the court follow it?
- The court primarily considers the child's interests.
- Should I name an alternate?
- Yes, in case the first cannot serve.
- Can a guardian sell the child's property?
- Certain major transactions need court permission.
- Can a foreigner be guardian?
- Yes, if not disqualified and the court agrees.
- How can I obtain the service charges?
- Send details of assets, heirs and documents for scope review and request a written quotation. Taxes and government fees are shown separately at official rates.
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