Living will.

[malt25]

Hi all  ????.  There is probably a more appropriate forum for this. Mods, please move if so.

I wish to write a new will. I have a previous will made some 6 years ago, by a Thai law firm. I can use  this will as a template for the new will, changing relevant details. 

My question. Can one of the witnesses to my signature be the nominated  trustee, executor ? I'm thinking so, but like to be sure.

Thanks.....     Mal.

[ezzra]

1 hour ago, malt25 said:

My question. Can one of the witnesses to my signature be the nominated  trustee, executor ? I'm thinking so, but like to be sure.

Thanks.....     Mal.

Yes they can be as long as they are not a beneficiary... 

[malt25]

3 hours ago, ezzra said:

Yes they can be as long as they are not a beneficiary... 

Thought so. Thanks for that.

[MikePBrown]

Hi your title is Living Will but you seem to be talking about a Thailand Asset Will - these are very different documents that serve different purposes and the executor under each has very different duties. For clear answers it would be best if you clarified which Will it is.

[The Theory]

4 hours ago, MikePBrown said:

Living Will but you seem to be talking about a Thailand Asset Will

???? and what is the difference between those 2 ? 

[malt25]

10 hours ago, The Theory said:

???? and what is the difference between those 2 ? 

I'd also like to know. My original post relates to making a "will". Who I wish to receive my assets & finances. I'll include my wishes re what happens to my remains. Advice appreciated.

[Jen65]

1 hour ago, malt25 said:

I'd also like to know. My original post relates to making a "will". Who I wish to receive my assets & finances. I'll include my wishes re what happens to my remains. Advice appreciated.

Two totally different Wills .  Living Will makes it clear whom will make decisions , have access to money on your behalf when you are deemed incapable of making those decisions yourself ( ie if hospitalised and in a coma ).

So a "Living Will" is one that applies whilst you are still alive .

The normal "Last Will and Testament " applies after your death . 

[malt25]

5 hours ago, Jen65 said:

Two totally different Wills .  Living Will makes it clear whom will make decisions , have access to money on your behalf when you are deemed incapable of making those decisions yourself ( ie if hospitalised and in a coma ).

So a "Living Will" is one that applies whilst you are still alive .

The normal "Last Will and Testament " applies after your death . 

Thanks for that.

[NancyL]

Malt, maybe you shouldn't be writing your own "Will" if you don't understand the differences between a Final Will and a Living Will, especially if there are people, like children from previous relationship who are likely to contest it.  Trying to save money by not hiring a lawyer could be false economy.

[malt25]

Have contacted lawyer who is currently attending to for me.