Answereda year ago
What are the best practices for setting up a will for assets in both the US and Thailand?
I need to set up a will and prepare to travel with my wife to the US. Has anyone done this? The will is for assets in the US and Thailand.
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When preparing to set up a will for assets in both the US and Thailand, it's strongly advised to create separate wills for each country due to differing legal jurisdictions. A US will will not have power over Thai assets and vice versa. Many expats recommend engaging a local lawyer in Thailand for drafting a Thai will, which can be done affordably through local government offices or solicitors. Also, ensure that the will includes clear instructions about asset distribution, and consider creating bilingual documents for clarity.
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Andrew ********
You will need a will in each country
Angelika ******
Thai will needs to done with a lawyer, and it may need to be bi-lingual. It is only for assets in Thailand. You will need a separate will for the US.
Tony **********
I did one will here written in Thai and English specifying my Thai assets go to my Thai partner and my usa assets go to my son. The executor in Thailand is the law office and the executor in usa is my son. 2 notorized copies. One for law office and one for my son.
Mike *******
OP@Tony *********
did you get a notary at the US embassy to notarized it?Tony **********
@Mike ******
no, Thai notary.
Michael ********
Do seperate, Thai wills can be very cheap from 50 baht i think through Amphur or about 1500 baht
Through a solicitor
Through a solicitor
Alan *******
Not sure if thailand wills are done on the same principles as U.S or other western countries.
Pete *******
Two completely separate legal jurisdictions requiring two completely separate wills.
Chris *******
Set up a Thai will and a US will.
KC ****
@Chris ******
that’s what my lawyer told me and he is very good
Jeremy ********
My stance is when I expire it’s not my problem anymore
Marty *********
Get separate wills for each country. A US will has no power here.
Kevin *******
.... best advice is don't....
If you must, set up the Will in US Jurisdiction.
If you must, set up the Will in US Jurisdiction.
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