Wills and estates for foreign asset holders
In short
Book VI of the Civil and Commercial Code governs succession in Thailand and recognises several will forms. A foreign national holding Thai assets commonly makes a separate Thai will covering Thai assets so the estate can be administered without waiting on a foreign probate.
Two wills must be drafted together. A later general will can accidentally revoke an earlier Thai will, leaving the Thai assets to pass on intestacy. Each will should expressly limit itself to a defined pool of assets.
Thai estates are administered through an appointed administrator, usually by court order, before banks and the Land Department will act. Naming a realistic administrator who is available in Thailand saves the family months.
What we need from you
- List of Thai assets and where they are held
- Existing wills in any jurisdiction
- Intended beneficiaries and their details
- Proposed estate administrator
Watch out
A later foreign will with a global revocation clause wiping out the Thai will. Coordinate the two documents. Scope, turnaround and fees are confirmed by IVC staff by phone, LINE or email — this site does not publish prices.
Reviewed as of 2026-08-04. General guidance only, not case-specific advice and not a guarantee of outcome. Government fees, conditions and processing times are set by the responsible authority and can change. This site does not publish prices — please ask our staff.
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