Matthew *********

20 years into marriage, I trust my wife. It's an interesting hypothetical argument and I'm sure it applies to the relationships of some of the posters here.

a year ago

What legal steps should an American expat take when buying a house in Thailand with a Thai spouse, particularly regarding usufruct rights and inheritance?

Matthew **********

@Ken *****

Do you know what changes next year?

a year ago

What legal steps should an American expat take when buying a house in Thailand with a Thai spouse, particularly regarding usufruct rights and inheritance?

Matthew **********

@Ken *****

Is that an American or Thai policy?

a year ago

What legal steps should an American expat take when buying a house in Thailand with a Thai spouse, particularly regarding usufruct rights and inheritance?

Matthew **********

@Neil *****

Agreed. It's quite obvious which posters have direct knowledge with property transactions. I'm taking notes and will run what I pick up here past a lawyer this week. It's very helpful hearing from people who have gone through a similar process as foreigners protecting their real estate investment.

a year ago

What legal steps should an American expat take when buying a house in Thailand with a Thai spouse, particularly regarding usufruct rights and inheritance?

Matthew **********

@Neil *****

That's very interesting and a little disappointing. I'll double check with our attorney this week in regard to how a trust works in Thailand. Even if it does not apply to my situation, It will be good to know the function of a trust here. Thanks for your input.

a year ago

What legal steps should an American expat take when buying a house in Thailand with a Thai spouse, particularly regarding usufruct rights and inheritance?

Matthew **********

@Gianpaolo *****

Thanks! I'll bring my wife, the documents and my handsome self down to the Land Office when we buy the house.

a year ago

What legal steps should an American expat take when buying a house in Thailand with a Thai spouse, particularly regarding usufruct rights and inheritance?

Matthew **********

@David *******

I put that question in my notes for the lawyer. Thanks.

a year ago

What legal steps should an American expat take when buying a house in Thailand with a Thai spouse, particularly regarding usufruct rights and inheritance?

Matthew **********

@Chris ***

I'm seeing some consensus on some points. There seems to be some solid advice here, but everything will get run past a lawyer. I'm taking lots of notes.

a year ago

What legal steps should an American expat take when buying a house in Thailand with a Thai spouse, particularly regarding usufruct rights and inheritance?

Matthew **********

@Kevin ******

Did you buy a house with a usufruct annotation in your name on the deed? If so, how was the process?

a year ago

What legal steps should an American expat take when buying a house in Thailand with a Thai spouse, particularly regarding usufruct rights and inheritance?

Matthew **********

Seems to be the consensus. I figure the house will either go to my heir (Thai citizen) and the property leased to me or I will sell and move to a condo, if I outlive my wife.

a year ago