Inheritance & Will in Thailand | French-speaking Support | Siam Visa Services

Service details

What we offer

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Will drafting

Drafting a will compliant with Thai law (sections 1655-1672 of the Civil Code), dated, signed before 2 witnesses. Thai translation included.

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Spouse protection

Strategies to protect your Thai spouse: will, life insurance, co-ownership. Warning: without marriage or will, a partner inherits nothing.

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Post-death procedures

Complete support: death certificate, consular declaration, court succession opening, survivor pension.

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France-Thailand coordination

Bi-national estate management: French will for assets in France, Thai will for assets in Thailand. Avoid double taxation.

How it works

Steps of your accompaniment

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01

Estate assessment

Inventory of your assets in Thailand and France: bank accounts, vehicle, condo, company, life insurance.

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02

Legal advice

Analysis of your family and estate situation. Recommendations on the optimal succession strategy.

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Will drafting

Will drafting in French and Thai, compliant with the Thai Civil Code. Signing before 2 witnesses.

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Safekeeping

Secure storage of the will. Appointment of an executor. Informing your loved ones and lawyer.

Included in the service

What's included

✓Personalized estate consultation
✓Bilingual FR/TH will drafting
✓Coordination with Thai lawyer
✓Spouse protection advice
✓Consular procedure support
✓Bereavement support

Frequently asked questions

Inheritance & Will

What happens if a French national dies in Thailand without a will?+

Thai law (intestate rules) applies. Assets are distributed among 6 classes of heirs (section 1629 of the Thai Civil Code). An unmarried partner inherits nothing without a will.

Does my Thai wife automatically inherit?+

Yes, if the marriage is legally registered. The surviving spouse is a first-class heir. With children: 50/50 split. WARNING: an unmarried partner has no inheritance rights.

Do I need a Thai will if I already have a French will?+

Strongly recommended to have two separate wills: a Thai one for assets in Thailand, a French one for assets in France. The Thai will must comply with sections 1655-1672 of the Thai Civil Code.

Are there inheritance taxes in Thailand?+

Almost nonexistent for most expats. Inheritance tax only applies to estates exceeding 100 million THB. Rate: 5% (family) or 10% (others). Note: France may also tax the estate.

How long does it take to settle an estate in Thailand?+

Expect 6 months to 2 years on average. The competent court must appoint an estate administrator. Timelines depend on asset complexity, number of heirs and the need to coordinate with French authorities.

Is a will needed to protect a Thai spouse?+

It is strongly recommended. The Thai will must be separate from the French will and drafted bilingually (Thai-English or Thai-French). Without a will, Thai intestate rules apply and may not reflect your wishes.

Articles & Guides

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Inheritance of a French National Deceased in Thailand: Complete Guide

What happens when a French citizen passes away in Thailand? From intestate succession to dual wills, inheritance taxes, and property transfer rules, this guide covers everything heirs and executors need to know.

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