I am British married ( not legally) to a Thai. Our house is in her name, but paid for by me.

should she pass away before me, she wants me to continue living there.

she intends making a Will to this effect.

would such a Will be accepted in Thai law?

would the property pass over immediately to her nearest relative?

any ideas on the best course of action?  Or will I be homeless?

immigration has evidence that I have been living there.

thanks for any suggestions 

You're allowed to keep the house for 1 year, then you have to sell it.

Just now, crouchpeter said:

You're allowed to keep the house for 1 year, then you have to sell it.

Sorry. I mean you can't own it, but it's up to the family ( or heirs), whether you stay there. You have a year's grace.

7 minutes ago, crouchpeter said:

You're allowed to keep the house for 1 year, then you have to sell it.

The law allows you to form a Thai company where both are share holders, and register the house in both names so that in any event you can still live in the house, said company can be formed at any time for a peace of minds...

16 minutes ago, Tazmo said:

( not legally) to a Thai.

serious question.

 

will this not have a big effect on everything ? 

Not visa or extension related. Moved to the real estate forum.

1. You are not married. That gives you nothing in the event of your partner dying intestate.

 

2. Google Usufruct/Superficiaries. That is how to obtain security of tenure,

 

3. Keep the family onboard - if they don't want you there it will be harder to make the legal side work.

 

4. Should you marry remember that marriage invalidates a Will.

Mine is strong willed...