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What steps can I take to find a local lawyer for my father's estate in Thailand after his passing?
International LawThai Legal SystemEstate SettlementInheritance LawFraudulent TransactionsFamily DisputesThai Wills and EstatesInternational Lawyers in ThailandLand Title Search
Aug 31, 2022
4 years ago
Soph ********
ORIGINAL POSTERHi, I posted on here a while ago regarding my Australian father passing passing away in Thailand. I need an international lawyer that won’t charge an arm and a leg. My brother is married to a Thai but resides in Australia. My father had a will here in Australia. My brother took control of everything of my fathers, withdrew all funds from his accounts, (illegally) forging his signature and simply said he gave away all his assets. I also want a title search done on land and a company name search if that’s possible.
TLDR : Answer Summary
A user seeks an affordable international lawyer to handle estate issues following the passing of their Australian father in Thailand. Their brother allegedly forged signatures to take control of their father's assets. Comments suggest finding a local lawyer, with recommendations for law firms like Siam Legal, Anglo Thai Legal, and others. There are concerns about the integrity of legal help in Thailand, the necessity of involving an Australian lawyer, and various personal anecdotes regarding legal experiences in the region.
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Contact the Australian Embassy and the press the issue with them to take action. Sometimes being able to yell or at least be forceful as a 'foreigner' works. Australia has their version of the US FBI here in Thailand and these crimes are within their purview to investigate with the Thai authorities.
David *********
It's certainly possible , but you certainly don't want a Thai lawyer for that , seek an Australian lawyer . Depending on how much we are talking , your brothers transactions are fraudulent.
Soph ********
ORIGINAL POSTER@David ********
yes they are and so are the transactions in Thailand. I’m travelling over there and I’ll be handing over everything to the Thai police and they can do what they want with the info. Actually for a fee they’ll probably doWhat I want. I have all the time in the world and they all underestimated the lengths I’ll go for justice for my father.
Soph ********
ORIGINAL POSTERThe $$$ is not what I’m chasing but they should keep what they stole because they’ll need good lawyers. The truth doesn’t lie and like I said I have all the time in the world. We’ll see who can sink and swim. I haven’t been to Pattaya yet so I’m looking forward to that stay . I’ll be in Bangkok, Korat and spending some time in Phuket. Is there anywhere else you recommend I go to visit whilst I’m over there?
David *********
@Sophia *******
well for myself I'd say Hua Hin for sure , depends what you want . With the other just don't spend good money chasing bad , just not worth the grief and pain .Soph ********
ORIGINAL POSTER@David ********
I’m not chasing money, I’m chasing the truth and justiceDavid *********
@Sophia *******
that's fine , just don't spend money doing it .Soph ********
ORIGINAL POSTER@David ********
if I have to I will. It’s bad enough that medical help was intentionally delayed, waiting till he was in an actual coma before taking him to the hospital. He couldn’t take himself because he was in a wheelchair. Now I have to fight to bring back his remains so I can lay him to rest in the waters off South Australia where he told me he wanted to beReply to
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@Sophia *******
good on you ..As long as it's enough to chase this is the key , it's extremely difficult in Thailand .
Who were the executors of the will ? And what's the $$$ value , these are the questions ? And the first you'd be asked anywhere .
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ORIGINAL POSTER@Pattaya **********
, I see your mutual friend. Tell them shit will hit the fan. I can’t wait. You’re filthy! Absolutely filthy! You’re a dog that needs NOT to be savedKevin *************
Sounds like you shit out dont waste your money put it down as a loss you wont win
Soph ********
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Vas ****************************
You will be dead before you get anything from us ! ;-)
Soph ********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Pattaya **********
keep talking. I love it. I’ll be there soon. Talk about desperate whores. You pappa must be so proud 😂Reply to
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Soph ********
ORIGINAL POSTEROh I’ve got a face and I’m the furtherest thing from greedy. How much do you charge for one to sit on your face? Whore .
Vas ****************************
not your dad who lost his dignity, but you by showing your greed on a public post. Greedy with no face and pride, hope god takes care of you skum soon <3
Soph ********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Pattaya **********
my green lol. That’s why I wanted my brother to hand over my fathers money to him. You’re just a filthy blood sucking whore. I’ve got everything I need, I’ve earned my own and I haven’t had to sell my soul or should I say body like youReply to
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Vas ****************************
Funny people did nothing to help and then when money is lost, start trying to move 555
Soph ********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Pattaya **********
if it’s stolen it’s not lost. That means nothing to me. I’ll stop when the filth is in jail. Are you dirty she didn’t share with you what she got 555Soph ********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Pattaya **********
oh you were close. Money was lost though, he was denied access to it. Filth . Let’s see who has the last laugh : it won’t be Nom or Nee, nor my brother. There’s a promise. Everyone of them is going to have every single cent of theirs investigated. I’ll make sure of it. They were in tears when I said I was getting an international lawyer, wait till I get the local authorities in Thailand involved. Pfffft. I will make it my life mission. Scum bags not letting him have his own money. Filthy pigs, Nom, you can run but you can’t hide. Watch meSoph ********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Pattaya **********
here we go. You filthy whore. Go back to sucking one for a dollar.Reply to
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Vas ****************************
You are a liar only interested by money when you were too lazy to help your dad. Buy some face and pride...
Soph ********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Pattaya **********
or are you a friend of hers? Me lazy? Yeah right! All I wanted him to have was what he worked all his life for. I won’t stop either. I can’t wait till the truth comes out and I am travelling over there to make sure that happens you scum bagsSoph ********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Pattaya **********
I wouldn’t be surprised you’re my brother you piece of shit. We’ll see who the liar is. Hope you chokeReply to
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ORIGINAL POSTER@Kevin ************
the loss was my fathers dignity and I will fight and pay for that. He had some neurological damage from severalStrokes and my brother un officially took control of his finances. I deposited money into his partners account for him 4 weeks before he passed. She’s just as bad. I asked her to buy him some Nike shoes, he was wheelchair bound in the end and couldn’t walk but so what if he wanted to just look at them, and a slab of beer. I gave her $5,000 Aus and she didn’t even get him that. She and my brother have made a deal together, that is 100% fact
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Mark *********
Sounds like one of the areas where GPS Legal in Bangkok may be good. Lawrence Chaney and David Tice are also nice guys and charge sensibly. Well embedded and connected in Thailand and used to Thai Law, but internationally affiliated too.
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But watch this to understand GPS's positioning so why it may well (together with specific expertise) be a good one for your issues: *****************************************************************************
Renaud ***********
Please PM I officially represent Anglo Thai Legal international law firm in ko samui , check website anglothailegal.com
Paula **************
Integrity Legal in Bangkok might be an option. The lawyer does many YouTube informational videos. If he can't help, he could make a referral.
Gregg *************
Gotta love family sometimes
I’d sue the shit out of your brother just for the principle of it
I’d sue the shit out of your brother just for the principle of it
Barnaby *******
Integrity in Bangkok (many videos online about wills-Thais)
Nick ****************
It sounds like you should start with an Australian lawyer to investigate the will and whether it’s terms have been complied with. Was there a later will made in Thailand?
Vyacheslav ************
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k. Sawanya could help you with this.Steven ***************
Silk legal has a lawyer with Australian and Thai Citizenship. He's Australian first. . Contact them I suggest. Not cheap though.
Hector *********
Gotta love family . There is no cheap lawyers in Australia you get what you pay for if you go cheap you get lack of experience and resources.
All lawyers are blood suckers but if you use a firm they are reasonably up front.
All lawyers are blood suckers but if you use a firm they are reasonably up front.
Soph ********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Hector ********
I have a lawyer in Melbourne, I was looking for recommendations for an international lawyer based in Thailand. There’s certain things that can’t be investigated from hereHector *********
@Sophia *******
ok mate but the problem is all in Australia or Thailand ?Soph ********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Hector ********
both. It’s a mess.Hector *********
@Sophia *******
Aussie should be relativity simple if you have evidence . Thai I have no idea I live in Philippines and is a joke here I'm sure it's better than hereReply to
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Patrick ********
Omg don't use Thai lawyer use a international specialist lawyer yes it's costly but cheaper than a crap Thai lawyer.
Randy *********
My condolences on your loss. Can’t help but wonder what Pattaya Pet Rescue finds funny about this post?
Andy *******
@Randy ********
I see Pattaya Pet Rescue finds this whole conversation funny as well ... So the question really is about whether we have it wrong .. maybe the only Pet's he likes to rescue is pussy in bars .. so be it, enjoy your drinks ... sorry I made the mistake to think you might be a decent person because I missed the joke in your Facebook name 😊👍 .. I understand you better now .. you show exactly your worth 🤣😂🤣Randy *********
@Andy ******
I’m just confused why a business/organization would make posts that make it clear they’re dicks. Oh well, lots of other organizations to contribute to.Andy *******
@Randy ********
I tried to look him up on Facebook.. can't find him, so I think he maybe just wants to rescue pets in bars .. upto him 🤣😂🤣Reply to
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Colin ********
@Randy ********
this often happens to me when I'm scrolling through my feed on my mobile and I hit am emoji in error.Randy *********
@Colin *******
I have done that as well. I mentioned that upfront that it could have been a simple mush it key.Reply to
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@Randy ********
@Pattaya **********
does this a lot. Good way to advertise his business… strange strange man…Nigel ********
@Randy ********
, he (they) do this all the time, and make inappropriate comments. Wish admin would block him.Randy *********
Yes, agreed. Only hope is that it was clicked in error… I can’t imagine someone laughing at someone else’s loss… especially seeing as they represent an animal rescue organization.
Randy *********
Yeah no kidding. I remember one response from long ago. Certainly not an organization I would ever support.
Brandon ************
@Randy ********
no it's no error, they do that to every sad post. Not much of a supposed charity eh?Reply to
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@Randy ********
I also think it's a strange thing to laugh at considering they want help for supporting animal problems but laugh at people experiencing grief and legal problems... Very strange..Andy *******
I see Pattaya Pet Rescue finds this whole conversation funny as well ... So the question really is about whether we have it wrong .. maybe the only Pet's he likes to rescue is pussy in bars .. so be it, enjoy your drinks ... sorry I made the mistake to think you might be a decent person because I missed the joke in your Facebook name 😊👍 .. I understand you better now .. you show exactly your worth 🤣😂🤣
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Av **********
Im sorry for your loss. Best to go with siam legal they wont rip you off but it wont be cheap
Colin ********
@Sophia *******
I learnt a long time ago not to trust themSoph ********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Colin *******
I have contacted Siam Legal and spoke to them. There care factor was zero and I wasn’t impressed.Colin ********
@Av *********
exactly my pointAv **********
@Colin *******
thats why it cost so much...they had to forge one lolColin ********
@Av *********
your so wrong, Siam Legal were going to charge me 20k for a death certificate for my wife, who it turned out wasn't dead!!!Reply to
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Ari **********
You can PM me for details, company is Anglo Thai Legal.
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John *********
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can assist. English lawyers as Md. very reasonable. Hope this helps.Warren *********
If the will was done in Australia I think you will need a firm here and if stuff needs to be done there they will help you get one in Thailand.
Michael ***********
A man who can’t make his own bread… sounds like a grub…
Leonard *********
International lawyer? I’m trying to understand whether you mean an Australian lawyer who can also get a Thai lawyer to do anything that needs doing in Thailand? If primarily an Australian lawyer, which city or state are the property assets located in?
Chris *****
Wisching you Luck .
Hère in thailand , légal and illégal are like nails and fingers...
And they want avoid to the maximum problèmswith foreigners .
If you have a chance , anyway very slim chance take it, but dont spend more that you will get .
Hère in thailand , légal and illégal are like nails and fingers...
And they want avoid to the maximum problèmswith foreigners .
If you have a chance , anyway very slim chance take it, but dont spend more that you will get .
Michael ********
Siam legal if you dont speak Thai. If you do speak Thai i know a very good company that is cheaper
Mark ********
@Michael *******
hi Michael I was going to use siam in bangkok for a fiancee uk visa.are they good?Michael ********
@Mark *******
They havr a very good reputation not sure about there visa services though but presume soReply to
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Paul ********
Get a lawyer local to where he passed
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