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Can a foreigner make a Will in Thailand?
Yes. Foreigners can make Wills in Thailand to cover Thai assets. A Thai Will needs 2 witnesses (not beneficiaries). Registered Wills at Amphur provide strongest protection. Consider separate Wills for Thai and overseas assets.
Detailed Answer
Making a Will as a foreigner in Thailand: **Types of Wills:** 1. Holographic Will: Entirely handwritten, no witnesses needed 2. Witnessed Will: Typed/printed, requires 2 witnesses 3. Registered Will: Made before a District Officer (Amphur) — strongest protection **Requirements:** - Testator must be 15+ years old and of sound mind - 2 witnesses (for witnessed/registered Wills) - Witnesses must NOT be beneficiaries or their spouses - Witnesses must sign in presence of testator and each other - Thai version recommended (courts use Thai as primary) **Important considerations:** - Thai succession law applies to assets in Thailand - Foreign Wills may not automatically cover Thai assets - Estate lawyers recommend separate Wills for Thai and overseas assets - Registered Wills are harder to challenge **Cost:** - Registered Will at Amphur: THB 200-400 - Lawyer-prepared Will: THB 5,000-30,000
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