Succession Planning &
Inheritance Guide for Expats
Secure Your Legacy with Confidence
Who This Guide Is For
Whether you’re building a future in Thailand or already have family and assets here, this guide is for:
- Expats with Thai or Foreign Spouses
Understand how Thai law impacts your partner’s inheritance rights. - Single, Widowed or Divorced Expats
Learn how to structure your estate if you have no legal spouse. - Property & Business Owners in Thailand
Ensure your Thai assets are protected and smoothly transferred to heirs. - Expats with Assets in Multiple Countries
Coordinate wills across jurisdictions and avoid legal conflicts. - Digital Asset & Cryptocurrency Holders
Find out how to handle digital wealth in your estate plan. - Any Expat Without a Will
Avoid leaving your family exposed to delays, confusion or disputes.
Wills & Inheritance for Expats in Thailand
A Step-by-Step Guide to Wills, Heirs, Assets and Tax
This practical guide walks you through every step of making a valid Thai will and planning your estate across borders. From heirs and probate to tax, property and international assets—it’s everything you need to protect what matters.
Written in plain English for expats, with expert advice and actionable tips for 2025.
Inside the Guide
Your practical, step-by-step roadmap to building a clear and legally sound estate plan in Thailand:
- How Inheritance Works in Thailand
Learn the basics of Thai law and who inherits what if you don’t make a will. - Should You Have a Thai Will?
When a local will is essential, and when a foreign will could cause problems. - Planning Across Borders
Manage property, accounts and heirs across multiple countries. - Property, Bank Accounts & Business Shares
Make sure your most valuable assets can be claimed without unnecessary delays. - Naming an Executor
What to consider and how to provide the support they’ll need. - Avoiding Tax Pitfalls
Understand inheritance tax, gift tax and how to reduce your heirs’ liability.
Succession Planning Made Simple
This guide offers:
- Plain-English explanations of complex legal processes
- Verified insights from Thai legal and tax professionals
- Practical examples to help you make informed decisions
- A focus on both Thai and international estate planning issues
- Free and regularly updated with the latest legal developments
Make sure your loved ones are protected and your wishes respected.