Client Experiences

What clients say about working with Phra Legal

These are accounts from families and individuals who worked with us through inheritance and estate matters. We include them here without modification.

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Client Reviews

In their own words

A selection of feedback from clients who engaged Phra Legal for estate and inheritance matters in Bangkok and beyond.

Sunisa K.

Bangkok, Thailand

"After my father passed, none of us knew where to begin with his estate. There was property, a bank account, and a will that hadn't been registered. Khun Wiriya explained the entire process at our first meeting and gave us a written summary afterwards. That summary became our reference point for months. The administration took around six months, which was realistic given the Land Department work involved. I appreciated that they updated us without us having to ask."

Estate & Will Consultation · Probate Administration · May 2025

James T.

British national, resident Bangkok

"I needed to understand my position as a foreign heir to a Thai estate. The situation with land was particularly complicated. Somchai at Phra Legal was very clear about the restrictions and what my options were within the law. I didn't get the answer I was hoping for in terms of being able to keep the property, but I got an honest one — and a workable path forward. That's what I actually needed."

Estate Consultation · Cross-border Matter · April 2025

Praewa M.

Chiang Mai (matter in Bangkok)

"My siblings and I disagreed about how our mother's estate should be distributed. It was a difficult time and I was worried that involving lawyers would make things worse. Phra Legal handled it very delicately — they assessed the situation thoroughly first, explained what the law actually said, and helped us reach an agreement without it reaching court. The process took about three months."

Inheritance Dispute Support · Resolved by Negotiation · May 2025

Wichit T.

Bangkok, Thailand

"I came for an initial consultation to understand what my will should contain and how to structure things for my wife and children. Khun Wiriya was thorough and unhurried. I had a lot of questions. The written summary he produced afterwards was genuinely useful — I've referred back to it several times since. The fee was fair given the amount of preparation they'd clearly done."

Estate & Will Consultation · Planning Ahead · April 2025

Nopparat C.

Pattaya (estate in Bangkok)

"The probate for my uncle's estate was more involved than I expected — he had shares in a small company as well as a condo. Nattaya at Phra Legal handled the document preparation and was very methodical about it. I had to travel from Pattaya several times but that was unavoidable given the court dates. Overall I felt the process was managed well. The company asset piece took longer than the rest but they kept me informed."

Probate Guidance & Administration · Complex Estate · March 2025

Rachel L.

Australian national, Bangkok

"As a foreign national managing an estate here, I found the whole system quite unfamiliar. Somchai was patient in explaining everything and the bilingual communication was genuinely helpful — not just translation, but being able to have proper legal discussions in English. The consultation gave me a clear picture of what the next twelve months would involve and that reduced a lot of my anxiety about the process."

Estate Consultation · International Client · May 2025

Case Studies

Selected matter summaries

These anonymised summaries illustrate how different types of inheritance matters are handled in practice.

Case A — Multi-asset estate, single executor, no will

The Situation

A Bangkok resident passed without a will. The estate included a registered condominium, two bank accounts, and a car. Three statutory heirs — two adult children and a surviving spouse — needed the estate formally administered before assets could be transferred.

How We Assisted

Phra Legal prepared the executor appointment petition for the Bangkok Civil Court, compiled the asset schedule, and coordinated the Land Department and bank notifications. The executor — the surviving spouse — received a step-by-step guide and was supported through each court and institution visit.

Outcome

The estate was fully administered in approximately seven months. The condominium was transferred to the beneficiaries and the bank accounts distributed according to the statutory shares. No disputes arose during the process.

"The written guide they gave us at the start was invaluable. We always knew what was coming next." — The client family

Case B — Contested will, four siblings, Pathum Wan property

The Situation

A handwritten will signed shortly before death left the family's central Bangkok property entirely to one sibling. Three others disputed its validity on the grounds that the deceased lacked capacity at the time of signing, and that the will had not been properly witnessed.

How We Assisted

Phra Legal was instructed by the three disputing siblings. We assessed the legal position carefully and advised that the witnessing issue was the stronger ground. After correspondence with the opposing party's advisers, negotiations took place over several months with both sides accepting that full court proceedings would be costly and uncertain.

Outcome

The matter settled before proceedings were formally filed. The property was transferred and the proceeds distributed among all four siblings according to a negotiated agreement. The family relationship, while strained, remained intact — an outcome the clients had specifically said they wanted to preserve.

"They told us from the start what was realistic and what wasn't. That was the right approach." — Instructing client

Case C — Foreign heir, Thai estate, land restriction advice

The Situation

A European national had been named a beneficiary in the will of a Thai relative. The estate included a house with land title. The client was uncertain about their inheritance rights as a foreign national and whether they could retain the property.

How We Assisted

Phra Legal provided a consultation explaining the relevant provisions of the Land Code and the Ministry of Interior guidelines on foreign inheritance. We advised on the timeline for any required transfer or sale and outlined the options available — including sale to a Thai national and monetary distribution of the proceeds.

Outcome

The client chose to sell the property to an agreed buyer within the permitted period. Phra Legal advised on the process and the proceeds were transferred to the client abroad. The client received the full benefit of the inheritance in a compliant and orderly way.

"I came in knowing nothing about Thai land law. I left with a clear plan." — The client

Contact

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Address

84 Witthayu Road
Pathum Wan, Bangkok

Office Hours

Mon–Fri: 9:00–17:30
Sat: 9:00–12:30

Professional Credentials

Qualifications that underpin every matter

Thai Bar Association

All fee-earners hold current Thai Bar Association admission

Civil Court Experience

Regular court appearances for probate matters since 2009

Thailand Legal 500

Recognised in the Thailand Legal 500 — Private Client (2018)

International Matters

Experience with cross-border estates and foreign national heirs

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