Frequently Asked Questions

An estate administrator is appointed by the court with authority to collect, manage, and distribute the estate to heirs. In practice it is usually required, because banks and the Land Office typically ask for the court order before allowing transfers.

Generally: the death certificate, ID/house registration of the petitioner and heirs, proof of heirship (birth/marriage certificates), a list of estate assets (title deeds, bankbooks, vehicle registration, etc.), and the will if any.

If documents are complete and no heir objects, it often takes about 1–2 months from filing to the hearing and order. Disputes can take longer.

It passes to statutory heirs in the order set by law (descendants, parents, siblings, etc.), with the lawful spouse also entitled to a share as prescribed.

Heirs are liable for the estate's debts only up to the value of what they receive — not from their personal assets. Checking the estate's debts before distribution is important.

There are several types — holographic, ordinary (witnessed), and public-document wills. You can make one yourself but it must follow the legal form, or it may be void. We recommend legal advice for certainty.

Inheritance tax applies only to the portion each heir receives that exceeds 100 million baht per decedent, at special rates. Most ordinary cases fall below the threshold.

You may sue to divide the estate, or ask the court to appoint/remove an administrator. We try mediation first; if it fails, we litigate — mindful of the limitation periods.

Yes. Inheritance claims generally have a 1-year limitation from when the heir learns of the death (with other periods in some cases), so seek advice promptly to avoid losing rights.

Yes, but it requires considering applicable law and international document recognition/translation. We handle such cases with bilingual documents and powers of attorney.