What Should a Foreign Owner Know About Inheritance & Succession?

Property rights do not automatically pass in the same way for every asset. A condominium, building, lease, company interest, usufruct, superficies and bank account can each raise different succession questions. Prepare Thai and home-country advice early, check whether the right is inheritable or transferable, and keep originals of titles, contracts, registrations, wills, insurance and contact details. The plan should also cover who can maintain and secure the property during administration.

Ask the buyer-side lawyer to produce a one-page ownership diagram showing the land, building, condominium unit, company or registered rights, together with duration, transfer, succession and default consequences. Confirm the current Land Office and bank requirements before money moves.

This is general guide information only; obtain current independent Thai legal, tax, financial or technical advice for the specific transaction.