Hi folks , do u need a will in Thailand ? A will written by a Thai solicitor. If u died without a Thai wife but u wanted to leave your money that’s in a Thai bank to a Thai how could they access it ?
Leaving an ATM card with a PIN number would take along time to withdraw at only 20k bhat at a time !!
Thanks
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TLDR : Answer Summary
This discussion focuses on the necessity of having a legal will in Thailand for expats. It highlights the issues surrounding asset transfer to beneficiaries, particularly for non-Thai spouses or relatives, and the potential complications in accessing funds at Thai banks without a will. Recommendations for legal assistance and the relevance of the will's location are also mentioned, alongside inquiries about the implications of having a will from a different country.
Yes get a will. Or else someone taking funds out would be illegal. The bank release the money if they are stated in the will (not sure of the process).
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