Conditions
The whole text, the date and the signature must be in the testator's own handwriting. Typed, computer-printed or third-party-written text is not allowed; parts not handwritten may invalidate the will.
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Wills & Cross-Border Estate: Drafting · Executor · Probate · Transfer · Tax — Thai Holographic (Hand-Written) Will Drafting
A holographic will (section 1657) must be entirely handwritten, dated and signed by the testator. No witnesses are needed, but it cannot be typed, and any alteration must be handwritten and signed.
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A holographic will (section 1657) must be entirely handwritten, dated and signed by the testator. No witnesses are needed, but it cannot be typed, and any alteration must be handwritten and signed.
This form is simple but more open to disputes over handwriting and clarity. This page explains the conditions and how to reduce risk. General information under Book VI of the Thai Civil and Commercial Code; not legal advice on your situation.
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Alterations
Erasures, additions or corrections must be handwritten and signed by the testator. For extensive changes, rewrite the entire will.
Clear assets and beneficiaries
Identify assets with verifiable details such as title deed, condominium unit, bank and account number, and beneficiaries by full name and ID. Avoid vague wording like "everything to my children" without naming each child and share.
Executor
Name an executor and an alternate to reduce disputes over who petitions the court. An executor must not be a minor, of unsound mind or bankrupt.
Safekeeping
Tell someone you trust where the original is kept; a will that cannot be found is ineffective in practice. Copies help as reference but the court examines the original.
When to choose another form
With significant assets, several heirs or expected challenges, a district-office public-document will or a witnessed ordinary will may better withstand authenticity disputes.
Frequently asked questions
- Are witnesses required?
- No, but the whole will must be handwritten, dated and signed.
- Can I type it and sign by hand?
- Not in this form; typed wills need the ordinary form with two witnesses.
- Can it be in English?
- Yes, but Thai courts need a Thai translation.
- How do I amend it?
- Make handwritten, signed alterations or rewrite the entire will.
- Can a minor make a will?
- Persons under 15 cannot make a will.
- 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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