ask
Search
Ask
Answered3 years ago

Do Expats in Thailand Need a Will to Manage Their Assets After Death?

Damien ********
asked Aug 3, 2023
1k
views
5
replies
2
likes
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
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.
5 repliesnewest first
6

Click comment and we will ask for your email, then OTP, then name.

Mike ******
Mike ******
Power of attorney ..out of country ..who’s they have all the rights ??
Ronnie *******
Ronnie *******
I have a will in Texas. What would happen if I die in Thailand and my kids are in the USA? In order to have a retirement visa I have to put
*****
0 baht in a Thai bank account. What would happen to that.
Marty *********
Marty *********
Ronnie Staff I would contact US Citizen Services in Thailand. They provide these services upon the death of a US citizen.

Serve as provisional conservator of the estate if there is no legal representative in the country.

Send the Consular Report of Death Abroad to the next-of-kin or legal representative for use in settling estate matters in the United States.

They might be able to assist your children getting access to the account.
Lynnette *******
Lynnette *******
Recommendations for making Thai Will in Phuket? Or does it really matter where it's made.
Colin **********
Colin **********
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).
@Paul *****
in Pattaya is a UK lawyer practicing here for a few decades, he can help.

Activity

6 joined
Damien ********
Damien ********
Damien ********
Damien ********
Damien ********
Damien ********
6
people
Thai Visa Advice and Everything Else
Thai Visa Advice and Everything Else
...members60% approval
Member 1
Member 2
Member 3
Member 4
Member 5
Member 6
Member 7
Member 8

Related

25
How can a non-resident condo owner in Thailand sell their property and accept payment without a local bank account?
1.8k10322mo
How do you renew a retirement visa in Thailand for those who are mentally or physically disabled?
832693mo
What steps do I need to take to legalize documents for marriage in Thailand if I am outside the country?
1.5k9225mo
How can you handle a power of attorney when residing in Thailand while the attorney is in another country?
694466mo
How can expats in Thailand manage visa extensions and 90-day reporting when facing health issues like dementia?
9k611407mo
What documents should I prepare for my wife to access my bank account funds in case I am unconscious or deceased?
1.6k14127mo
What happens to property ownership in Thailand if my Thai wife passes away while I am a foreigner on a retirement extension?
13.7k972047mo
What is the typical cost of having a will drafted in Thailand?
4.8k36638mo
What should retirees in Thailand consider for managing their funds and valuables as they age and potentially enter nursing care?
8393148mo
Will I face problems at Kasikorn Bank when requesting a new ATM card with a DTV visa?
5.2k49351y
Can a disabled foreigner obtain a power of attorney for retirement visa matters in Thailand?
1.4k6211y
What happens to the 800,000 baht deposit in a Thai bank account if the account holder dies?
13.6k1041362y
Can I buy and register a motorcycle in Thailand on a tourist visa?
1.7k9102y
What should I do to obtain a simple Thai will as a condo owner in Phuket, and can anyone recommend a lawyer in Cherngthalay?
2.1k2052y
How can I nullify a previous will made in Thailand without making a new one?
5.6k38784y
How can I use power of attorney or VPN to sign house papers while in Thailand?
1.6k9195y
What documentation do I need to register a change of address in Bangkok, and is a power of attorney required?
1.2k845y
Do I need a Power of Attorney to file a TM30 in Bangkok?
2.2k18125y
What are the requirements for filing TM.30 and 90-day report if my Thai spouse is not present?
1.3k1075y
What should I put for the "on date" and "arrival date" in the TM30 form for my visa extension in Thailand?
2k1796y
Do I need a Power of Attorney to self-file my TM30 in Chaengwattana?
35627y
Why was a Power of Attorney required for filing my TM30 in Thailand?
44547y
What are the next steps after getting a Non-B Single Entry visa in Thailand if I'm living with someone?
1.3k1068y
What are the requirements for filing a TM30 when staying in Thailand with a Non OA Visa?
1.6k11128y
Can a tenant submit the TM30 form at Chiang Mai immigration on behalf of the landlord?
1.8k15118y

Resources

Need help with your Thai visa?