Urgent Request for Information re Death of British Citizen in Thailand

[save the frogs]

13 hours ago, Tippaporn said:

I've raised the girl, now 12 years old, since birth

good man

[hotandsticky]

11 hours ago, Tippaporn said:

 

Thanks.  The father, George, has never been married to the mother.  As George has resided in Thailand for 33 years with only one or two return visits back to the UK I would say it's safe to assume that all of his assets, other than his £11,000 pension, are located in Thailand.  Which then, I assume, can be handled here according to Thai law.  I'm only making educated assumptions at this point but I'll soon find out.

 

 

I would guess that is the UK State pension which ceases on death and has no benefits for spouses/children etc.

Edited 4 hours ago by hotandsticky

[Dan O]

12 hours ago, Tippaporn said:

 

Another cheery post, thanks.  I take it that the nephew cannot divert the father's pension as he has no legal standing.  That has been a concern so to hear that is a relief.  The fraudster friend has possession of the father's ATM cards, the pin numbers, his laptop, and his mobile.  Can he refuse to turn these over to the daughter?  I would think not for neither does he have any standing.

 

When we get to the UK embassy then I will certainly enquire about how to proceed with the father's pension.

Yes the friend has no standing and the nephew does not either unless appoint by the court. One key is to get to the bank and freeze those accounts. Verify if money has been take out after the death. If so make a police report. If the friend does not want to turn over the cards phone and laptop again make a police report.