My document type is not listed. Can you still help?

Usually yes. Send the document and the instruction from the authority that requested it. The chain of certification depends on who issued the document and who will receive it, not on a fixed catalogue, so unusual documents are assessed individually before a plan and a fee are proposed.

Do you handle electronic documents and e-signatures?

Where the receiving authority accepts them, yes. Thailand recognises electronic signatures under its electronic transactions legislation, but many foreign registries and embassies still require a wet-ink original with physical seals. The accepted format should be confirmed in writing before work begins.

What if the destination changes its requirements mid-process?

We re-check requirements close to the filing date for exactly that reason, and if they change we set out the revised steps and any additional cost before continuing. Documents already certified can often be reused in the new chain, which limits the impact.

Handling Inheritance & Estates of a Foreign Decedent

Probate abroad / closing foreign bank accounts

THB 8,500–18,000

Total cost

14–30 days

Business days

Heirs, executors, family lawyers

Audience

Documents to prepare

Death certificate
Marriage/birth certificates (heirship)
Court order appointing executor
POA to foreign counsel

Step-by-step

1
District + Thai Court
Obtain death certificate + court executor order
THB 500–3,500 · 7–21 business days
2
Notary Public
Notarize POA + certified family copies
THB 2,000–4,500 · 1–2 business days
3
Certified translator
Translate to destination language
THB 2,500–5,000 · 2–4 business days
4
MFA + Apostille
MFA + Apostille all documents
THB 3,500–7,500 · 4–8 business days

Key takeaways

The full Thai court order must be translated — destination courts require the full text
Swiss/UK banks demand certified copies ≤90 days old
Some jurisdictions (China, Indonesia) still require embassy legalization

FAQ

Must I appoint local counsel abroad?

In almost every case — issue a fully-legalized POA to your local lawyer.

If the decedent held foreign nationality?

Conflict-of-laws applies — the last domicile usually governs movables.

Destination court fees?

Separate from legalization — consult local counsel first.

Ready to start?

NYC Legal handles the full chain — Notary through Apostille — with delivery guarantee.

Call +66 92-262-2755

Aspect	On your own	With NYC Legal
Uncertain requirements	Research yourself and risk relying on outdated information.	Requirements are verified with the relevant authority before work begins.
Multiple documents	The wrong order costs weeks.	Sequenced to finish in a single pass wherever possible.
Advice	No one to help weigh the options.	An advisor assesses the alternatives with you.

Option	What it is	Best for	Watch out for
Handle everything yourself	Research the rules, prepare the file and deal with each authority on your own.	Simple cases, when you have time and are located near the relevant offices.	Requirements change often; one missing document or a missed intake window restarts the cycle.
Outsource only part of the process	Hire help for the step you are stuck on, such as translation or a single filing.	People who already understand the process but face time or distance constraints.	If an early step is formatted wrongly, every later step fails with it.
Let us manage the full route (recommended)	Case assessment, route planning, preparation, translation, filing, follow-up and return delivery.	Anyone on a fixed deadline, living upcountry or abroad, who cannot afford a rejected file.	Share the destination requirements up front so we can plan the route correctly in one pass.

Documents to prepare

Step-by-step

Key takeaways

FAQ

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