ฉบับภาษาไทย: อ่านหน้านี้เป็นภาษาไทย
Why does a Thai estate usually need a court-appointed administrator?
Short answer
Because banks, the Land Office and share registrars will not release or transfer a deceased person's assets on the strength of a will or family agreement alone. They require a court order appointing an estate administrator, who then has authority to collect, manage and distribute the estate under the Civil and Commercial Code.
A valid will still matters — it decides who takes what, and normally names the person the court appoints — but it does not by itself give anyone power to deal with third parties. Even where heirs agree completely, the institutions holding the assets are protecting themselves against a later claim, and they do that by insisting on the order.
The petition is filed at the court with jurisdiction over the deceased's domicile, or over the location of the estate for a non-resident, with the death certificate, evidence of the family relationship, the will if any and a list of assets. Foreign documents — a foreign death or marriage certificate — must be legalised or apostilled and translated before they can be used. Heirs living abroad can often act through a power of attorney rather than travelling. 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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