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My Thai Wife Died

Duncan Pauline

Hi all, my Thai wife recently died in London. We bought a house last year in Thailand in my wife's name and also had wills made up, where we would become the administrator of each others wills, depending on who died first. I'm just wondering what options I have with regards to the house? Thanks Duncan

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Simonbolton

@Duncan Pauline


First of all, I'm so sorry for your loss.


I'm no expert, but have always had the impression that someone in your situation would have one year to sell the property, as obviously, we as foreigners cannot own the land the house sits on.


If there is an usufruct, you could explore whether this would still entitle you to stay there for the period of the usufruct.


Maybe you would have to talk to a solicitor in Thailand, to verify this, and also to sell, if that is the answer.


Simon 馃檹

JayEsCee

I would talk to English speaking lawyers in Thailand. There are some. I don't want to name names because I'm not in the business of advertising for anyone. You can find some online.

Duncan Pauline

Thanks guys, there is a usufruct in place for my lifetime

Simonbolton

@Duncan Pauline

Then you would need to explore whether that is still legal due to your change in circumstances.

Good luck for the future.

Simon

blackjack2010

@Duncan Pauline

thai888 law specializing in foreign probate look us up

regards kelvin

blackjack2010

@Duncan Pauline

Duncan, Regarding the UK death certificate (DC), the official process for Thai probate indeed requires it to be first apostilled (or notarized) in the UK by the FCDO or a solicitor for authenticity, then translated into Thai by a Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA)-approved translator (certified and stamped as accurate), and finally legalized/stamped by the MFA's Legalization Division in Bangkok (Chaeng Watthana Government Complex) to confirm the translation's validity for court submission. This ensures the Provincial Court accepts it without hitches. Thai888 Law, as probate specialists, routinely coordinates this: they'll guide you on apostilling the original in London (if not done; ~拢30鈥75 via FCDO, 2鈥5 days), then handle the translation via one of their MFA-approved partners (2鈥4 days, 3,000鈥5,000 THB) and MFA legalization (1鈥3 days, ~500 THB per doc, express available). Total prep time: 7鈥14 days once you courier the apostilled DC to them. From there, they file the petition promptly, keeping your usufruct secure throughout. Just email Jeab at info@thai888.com with the DC details to kick it off鈥攖hey'll quote the full package and confirm their translator network. Hang in there; this is standard and straightforward with them. without prejudice