The case for a practice that only does this work

Thai inheritance law is governed by Book VI of the Civil and Commercial Code, supplemented by procedural rules specific to each court. The principal solicitor at Ayutthaya Counsel has practised in this area for over a decade, handling straightforward testamentary estates alongside more complex matters involving multiple asset classes, provincial land holdings, and cross-border beneficiaries.

Because the firm does not operate across multiple practice areas, the team follows developments in succession law and court practice closely. The knowledge applied to each matter is current and specific to inheritance work, not drawn from general legal training.

Before any application is lodged with the court, the firm reviews all available family and asset documents for completeness. Registry queries — which arise when an application is filed without the necessary supporting materials — are a common source of delay in Thai probate proceedings. The firm's document review process is designed to reduce that risk.

Each stage of the matter is tracked internally, and a written summary is issued to the executor whenever a meaningful milestone is reached. The executor does not need to chase the firm for updates.

Many families find that the most difficult aspect of a probate administration is not the legal complexity but the uncertainty about what is happening. Ayutthaya Counsel addresses this directly: written progress reports are issued throughout, correspondence is shared with the executor before it is sent, and responses from asset holders and the court are explained in plain English.

The tone of all communication is calm and unhurried. There is no pressure to make decisions quickly where the matter does not require it.

Each service — probate application preparation, executor support, and full administration — carries a stated fee in Thai baht. The fee is agreed before any work begins and does not change as the matter progresses, unless the scope of the instruction changes materially and the change is agreed in writing.

Anticipated disbursements — court filing fees, stamp duties, registry charges — are estimated separately at the outset, so the family has a complete picture of the likely total cost. These payments go directly to the relevant authorities; the firm does not add a handling charge.

The aim of every instruction is a completed administration: assets distributed to the right beneficiaries, all asset holders notified, and a closing report prepared that the executor can retain as a record of what was done and when. The closing report is especially useful where family members wish to review the administration after the fact or where the estate includes assets that will need ongoing management.

The firm does not consider an instruction closed until the executor confirms satisfaction with the final report. Any outstanding questions are addressed before the file is closed.