stament Posted June 14, 2017 Share Posted June 14, 2017 I looked through the family section on this but want to ask specifics related to Chiang Mai. I understand that the will must be registered with the local Amphur. Can anyone who has done a will in CM and registered it with the Amphur advise on the exact procedure and requirements. I/We have yet to write our will and wish to do that when I am in CM next week, or at least start the process. Our plan is to have 2 wills, one for the Thai assets and one for the foreign assets. This seems to be the recommended approach from what I read. Specifically posting this in the CM forum as I want to do this in CM and I know this forum has the most helpful posters too ? Thanks in anticipation Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jij Posted June 14, 2017 Share Posted June 14, 2017 Assist Thai Visa 053272293 410/4-5 ChiangMaiLand Changkland Rd. T. Changklan Muang Chiang Mai 50100 Thailand Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonwilly Posted June 14, 2017 Share Posted June 14, 2017 Star Visa, B4,500 and they will go with you to amphur to register the will. john Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffandgop Posted June 14, 2017 Share Posted June 14, 2017 A will may be registered with the Amphur; but it does not have to be under Thai law. Registration is just one option. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CMBob Posted June 14, 2017 Share Posted June 14, 2017 (edited) 4 hours ago, jeffandgop said: A will may be registered with the Amphur; but it does not have to be under Thai law. Registration is just one option. I'm wondering if anyone knows what benefit (if any) there is to registering a Will with a government office (amphur or otherwise). I have a Will prepared by a Thai lawyer here in Chiangmai and the Will is not registered anywhere. I understand that, subsequent to my taking a dirt nap (or, more precisely, my personal addition to the particulate matter of CM's air), my executor and heir will file my Will with the local probate court to begin the probate process (and that no prior registration is required). Edited June 14, 2017 by CMBob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonwilly Posted June 14, 2017 Share Posted June 14, 2017 As I was given to understand. When the amphur is informed of my death by the friend who is 'Executor' of my will, they will place a notice on the appropriate board at the Amphur, that anyone with a claim against my estate, has a month to do so then my will can be opened and acted on. john Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffandgop Posted June 15, 2017 Share Posted June 15, 2017 8 hours ago, CMBob said: I'm wondering if anyone knows what benefit (if any) there is to registering a Will with a government office (amphur or otherwise). I have a Will prepared by a Thai lawyer here in Chiangmai and the Will is not registered anywhere. I understand that, subsequent to my taking a dirt nap (or, more precisely, my personal addition to the particulate matter of CM's air), my executor and heir will file my Will with the local probate court to begin the probate process (and that no prior registration is required). Bob, From my research, registering a will with the Amphur provides a higher level of recognition that the will was executed by the deceased. This would be a benefit if there was an expectation that others displeased by the deceased wishes might challenge it. The more complicated the family structure and types and location of assets might warrant registering the will. You know me personally Bob so feel free to call me or send an IM if you want further discussion or info. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hml367 Posted June 15, 2017 Share Posted June 15, 2017 7 minutes ago, jeffandgop said: Bob, From my research, registering a will with the Amphur provides a higher level of recognition that the will was executed by the deceased. This would be a benefit if there was an expectation that others displeased by the deceased wishes might challenge it. The more complicated the family structure and types and location of assets might warrant registering the will. You know me personally Bob so feel free to call me or send an IM if you want further discussion or info. I also have a will, prepared by a lawyer, and not registered at the amphur. The cost of the very simple will was 2,000 thb, In my opinion, registering at the amphur or not would not completely protect an estate. There are laws in Thailand, I'm sure, which spell out the procedures for taking care of things upon death. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffandgop Posted June 15, 2017 Share Posted June 15, 2017 3 minutes ago, hml367 said: I also have a will, prepared by a lawyer, and not registered at the amphur. The cost of the very simple will was 2,000 thb, In my opinion, registering at the amphur or not would not completely protect an estate. There are laws in Thailand, I'm sure, which spell out the procedures for taking care of things upon death. Registering a will at the amphur does provide a degree of protection from challenges more so than if not- specifically a challenge of the will not being the will of the deceased. The procedures are detailed in the Family Law Codes and there are 4 principle methods of what constitutes a legal will, the rights enjoyed by family members if a will is not in place, etc. In fact, there is no legal requirement that a will be prepared by or with the assistance of an attorney. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonwilly Posted June 15, 2017 Share Posted June 15, 2017 Nothing wrong with Assist Thai Visa, there are doing my Non Immigrant Retirement next week with their usual efficiency. john Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill97 Posted June 15, 2017 Share Posted June 15, 2017 Why bother with them? I went today got retirement extension, got re-entry permit and did 90 day report, in and out in 65 minutes, no visa agent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonwilly Posted June 15, 2017 Share Posted June 15, 2017 Youth is wasted on the young. john Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evenstevens Posted June 15, 2017 Share Posted June 15, 2017 (edited) 1 hour ago, Bill97 said: Why bother with them? I went today got retirement extension, got re-entry permit and did 90 day report, in and out in 65 minutes, no visa agent. ^^^^^^always got a answer , rarely right , and never on topic best bet Stamsy, is a reputable lawyer , as post # 8 rightly suggests and will not cost a arm or leg, and he/she will dot or the eyes and tees for you, did my 15 yrs back but my Lawyer has since retired ,so unable to give you a heads up in that dept,, but we all carry different baggage ,hence a reputable lawyer iis the best bet its a Donavan late arvo to all Edited June 15, 2017 by evenstevens Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
opalred Posted June 15, 2017 Share Posted June 15, 2017 i could assist you there for free my family are very skilled in writing wills my great /great /grandfather was sent to Au penal colony /for foraging a will but there is always a black sheep in the family Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elektrified Posted June 15, 2017 Share Posted June 15, 2017 7 hours ago, Bill97 said: Why bother with them? I went today got retirement extension, got re-entry permit and did 90 day report, in and out in 65 minutes, no visa agent. I expect to the same in about two weeks time, with the exception of 90-day which I did this week by post. Just like every year - never a hassle at all, in and out in an hour or two. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stament Posted June 16, 2017 Author Share Posted June 16, 2017 my wife knows a lawyer ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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