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How can American expats in Thailand ensure their Thai spouse is taken care of in the event of their death?
I nam American, married to Thai woman. Vast majority of assets in USA. I am curious in general terms how people in similar situation are ensuring their spouse is taken care of when they pass away. Is there life insurance here in Thailand? Other methods?
Thanks.
Thanks.
Answer summary
American expats married to Thai nationals often seek ways to secure their spouse's financial future after their passing. Recommendations include creating legal wills, obtaining life insurance (both general health insurance with life components and specific life insurance policies), and considering asset transfer strategies like holding property in the spouse's name. Engaging with legal professionals experienced in expat matters in Thailand is also advised, especially for comprehensive estate planning.
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Graeme *******
Yep thought about that a while ago hence living in wife's villiage, modest house all paid for, as my first thought was upkeep and general preventive maintenance during my time here plus when I depart. Thais not big on maintenance, so no grass concrete and shingle area but garden. House and land obviously in wife's name and have her named to pick.up my military pension when the day comes.
Rae ******
shift assets to thailand in her name
Mark ************
Hello Ted from
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Potpon******
My philosophy is this
When I expire it’s not my problem anymore
When I expire it’s not my problem anymore
Cory **********
Getting her a ssn will help. Only way is a green card
Eric **********
Cory McDonald But can’t receive benefits in Thailand with a green card… must have citizenship
Steve *******
Make a will
Sean *********
Have you spent any time married in the USA? Agree with other posters that's a good foundation (Citizenship /SS/joint assets).
You should be applauded for consideration if anything else
You should be applauded for consideration if anything else
Wannikea *********
Thai assets by Thai Will, foreign assets by a foreign will.
Ricardo **********
Speak with
He’s just advised us on our wills and you’d be surprised at how much we don’t know.
@Lawyers **********************
Brian will let you know all you need to know He’s just advised us on our wills and you’d be surprised at how much we don’t know.
John **********
Via your will, alternatively there's lots of life insurance companies or indeed health insurance that have a life insurance component
Eric **********
Easy. My wife spent 10 years in the US. Citizen now… she will receive Social Security here in Thailand.
Paul *******
Eric Anderson yep. We came back for 3-5 years for the same reason. It's tough though.
Eric **********
Paul Light True. I get PTSD every time I drive past USCIS!
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