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A short video from ThaiLawOnline on making a last will in Thailand. Below the video you will find the key rules in writing, answers to common questions and a link to our full guide.
Table des matières
Key points
- Any foreigner can make a valid will in Thailand covering assets in Thailand.
- The usual form is a written will, dated and signed by the testator in front of two witnesses who also sign (Article 1656 of the Civil and Commercial Code).
- A witness, or the spouse of a witness, should not be a beneficiary: a gift to them is void (Section 1653).
- Without a will, Thai law shares the estate among statutory heirs in a fixed order (Section 1629), which may not match your wishes.
- A Thai will for Thai assets usually spares your family a long cross-border probate.
These points summarise the law as set out in our full guide, Testament en Thaïlande, which is reviewed regularly. The video gives an overview; the written guide is the up to date reference.
About this video
| Titre | Testament en Thaïlande |
| Channel | ThaiLawOnline on YouTube |
| Langue | Anglais |
| Regarder sur YouTube | youtube.com/watch?v=Ld5boA28GnE |
| Full written guide | Testament en Thaïlande |
Foire aux questions
Can a foreigner make a will in Thailand?
Yes. A foreigner can make a will in Thailand, usually a written will signed before two witnesses under Section 1656 of the Civil and Commercial Code. It is normally limited to assets in Thailand.
Does a Thai will have to be in Thai?
No. A will can be written in another language, but a bilingual Thai and English will avoids translation delays at the bank, the Land Office or the court.
How much does a last will cost at ThaiLawOnline?
A lawyer-drafted bilingual Thai will is a fixed 3,900 THB. You can also start from our free bilingual will template.
Get help from ThaiLawOnline
Our lawyers prepare a bilingual Thai and English last will for a fixed 3,900 THB, entirely online. See Testament en Thaïlande for the full guide, the five forms of will and the signing guide, or start from the free bilingual will template.
ThaiLawOnline has advised foreigners in Thailand since 2006, entirely online, in English, French and Thai. Prendre rendez-vous pour une consultation or write to info@thailawonline.com.
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