Three Services, One Focus
Will preparation, cross-border estate planning, and probate administration — everything within succession law, handled with the same careful attention.
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Every matter at Garuda Helm begins with a proper understanding of the client's circumstances. We do not draft documents before we understand the full picture. Asset inventories, family structures, existing instruments, and cross-border considerations are all examined before we propose what should be done and how.
Documents are reviewed internally before presentation. Fees and scope are agreed in writing before work begins. The client is kept informed throughout.
Will Preparation & Registration
Drafting of Thai-law-compliant wills under the Civil and Commercial Code, covering asset inventory coordination, beneficiary designation, executor appointment, and specific bequest structuring. Wills are prepared in the testator's language of choice with certified Thai translation where needed. The service includes witness arrangement and optional deposit registration at the district office. A complimentary review consultation is included two years after initial execution.
What Is Included
Typical Process
Consultation and information gathering (1–2 sessions)
Fee and scope agreement in writing
Drafting and internal review (1–2 weeks)
Client review and any amendments
Execution with witnesses and optional registration
฿8,800
Cross-Border Estate Planning
Coordinated succession planning for individuals with assets in multiple jurisdictions. This service addresses the conflict-of-law analysis between Thai succession rules and foreign inheritance regimes, covering domicile determination, forced heirship implications, treaty-based estate tax considerations, and structuring to support orderly multi-jurisdiction asset transfer. Includes coordination with foreign counsel where parallel instruments are required.
What Is Included
Jurisdictions We Have Experience With
United Kingdom, Australia, United States, Germany, France, Hong Kong, Singapore, Japan, and others upon enquiry.
฿27,000
Probate & Estate Administration
Full representation in Thai probate proceedings, from court petition filing through estate administrator appointment and asset distribution. Covers creditor notification procedures, asset valuation coordination, inheritance tax computation and filing, and final distribution documentation. Handles both testate and intestate succession, and includes resolution of contested claims among potential heirs where necessary.
What Is Included
Indicative Timeline
Straightforward proceedings without heir disputes: approximately 4–8 months. More complex matters with multiple assets or disputed claims will require longer. We keep clients updated on progress throughout.
฿39,000
Which Service Fits Your Situation?
| Will Preparation |
Cross-Border Planning |
Probate & Admin |
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Assets in Thailand only | |||
| Assets across 2+ countries | |||
| Estate needs to be administered after a death | |||
| Court representation required | |||
| Foreign counsel coordination | If needed | ||
| Two-year review included |
Not sure which service applies to you? An initial consultation will clarify the right approach for your circumstances.
Applied Across All Services
Data Confidentiality
All client information is handled under strict access controls, in compliance with Thailand's PDPA.
Dual Review
Every document is reviewed by a second practitioner before presentation to the client.
Written Scope
Fees and scope are set out in a written engagement letter before any work begins.
Proactive Updates
Clients receive progress updates without needing to ask for them.
Not Sure Where to Begin?
Share a little about your situation and we will let you know which service applies. There is no obligation attached to an initial enquiry.