Why Yuan Law

The Advantage of Working with a Specialist Inheritance Practice

Inheritance law in Thailand is a distinct area with its own procedural requirements, court practices, and registry interactions. A practice focused on this area handles it differently from one that takes it as an occasional matter.

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Overview

What Yuan Law Brings to Your Matter

Inheritance Specialisation

Every file we take is an inheritance matter. This focus means our knowledge of Thai estate law, court procedure, and land registry requirements is current and detailed.

Fixed, Transparent Fees

For letters of administration and property title transfers, fees are fixed and declared before the engagement begins. Families know the cost before committing to proceed.

Direct Communication

Clients deal directly with the lawyer handling their file, not with intermediaries. Updates are provided at each procedural stage without needing to follow up.

Document-Centred Practice

Inheritance work is fundamentally about documents. We assemble files carefully, check supporting documentation thoroughly, and do not proceed to court without a complete record.

English-Language Service

All consultations and correspondence are conducted in English. Families based abroad or with international circumstances are accommodated without additional difficulty.

Local Court Knowledge

Our lawyers have direct experience in Bangkok civil courts and with the land registry offices for Bang Rak and surrounding districts — the offices most relevant to our clients' files.

In Detail

Expertise in Thai Inheritance Law

Yuan Law has worked on inheritance files since 2009. In that time, our lawyers have developed a detailed working knowledge of the Thai Civil and Commercial Code as it applies to estate administration, the procedural requirements of the Bangkok civil courts for administration and will contest matters, and the documentation standards applied by land registry offices for inheritance title transfers.

This expertise is not incidental. Because inheritance is our only area of practice, the knowledge is current and applied consistently across every file we take. Families are not managed by a generalist who occasionally handles estate matters — they are represented by lawyers for whom this is the daily work.

16 years of inheritance-specific practice
Current knowledge of Thai Civil and Commercial Code provisions
Direct court and registry experience across 340+ files

Why Specialisation Matters

Inheritance law in Thailand involves procedural requirements that are specific to this area — the standing rules for administration applications, the documentation requirements of the land registry for inherited property, the grounds for will contest under Thai law. A practice that handles these matters consistently knows the details that a generalist may not. That knowledge reduces procedural delays and helps families understand what each stage of their matter actually involves.

Documentation First

Every application and submission is built on a complete documentary record. We do not file incomplete applications or submit defense files that have not been fully assembled. The time spent on thorough preparation reduces the risk of procedural delays or requests for additional documentation from the court or registry.

Methodical, Documentation-First Process

Our process for each matter begins with a thorough review of the available documentation before any application or court filing is prepared. Where gaps exist in the documentary record, we identify them at the outset and work with the family to address them before the matter proceeds.

This approach takes more time at the preparation stage, but it reduces the risk of procedural complications once the matter is before the court or registry. In our experience, incomplete filings cost families more time and expense than a careful preparation at the start.

Direct, Unhurried Client Communication

Inheritance matters often involve families under strain, working through a difficult period. We do not rush consultations or manage clients at arm's length through administrative staff. Each client deals directly with the lawyer responsible for their file.

We provide written updates at each procedural stage, explain what each step involves in plain language, and are candid when timelines are extended or when new issues arise. Families should not have to chase their lawyers for information about their own matter.

What to Expect from Us

Initial consultation to understand your matter before any commitment
Written engagement letter before work begins
Direct access to the lawyer handling your file
Written updates at each procedural stage
Plain-language explanations — no unnecessary legal jargon

Pricing Structure

Letters of Administration ฿9,200
Inheritance Property Title Transfer ฿14,500
Contested Will Defense ฿34,800

Transparent, Fixed Fees for Core Services

For letters of administration and property title transfer work, fees are fixed and set out before any engagement begins. There are no hourly billing surprises. Families know the cost of the service before they commit to proceed.

For contested will matters, the fee reflects the scope of representation required, which varies by case. We set out the anticipated fee at the outset and revisit the assessment at each procedural stage, keeping clients informed of any change before it occurs.

Comparison

How a Specialist Practice Differs

The table below outlines how a specialist inheritance practice typically differs from a general civil law firm taking inheritance files as an occasional matter.

Area	General Civil Firm	Yuan Law (Inheritance Specialist)
Focus	Inheritance handled alongside many other areas	Inheritance is the only area of practice
Fee structure	Often hourly; total cost may be unclear at outset	Fixed fees for core services, declared before engagement
Document preparation	Variable; depends on available time and familiarity	Thorough review and assembly before any filing
Client communication	Often via administrative staff; updates may require follow-up	Direct access to the responsible lawyer; proactive updates
Language	Varies; English capability may be limited	All service conducted in English as standard
Court familiarity	Inheritance-specific court requirements may be less current	Consistent practice in Bangkok civil courts for inheritance files
Land registry coordination	May require additional coordination and time	Established working process with relevant Bangkok registries

Distinctive Features

What Sets Yuan Law Apart

No Generalisation — Inheritance Only

Unlike firms that offer a broad range of civil legal services, Yuan Law works exclusively on inheritance matters. This means the team's attention is undivided and the knowledge is specific.

Initial Consultation Without Commitment

We offer an initial consultation to understand a family's circumstances before any engagement. Families are under no obligation to proceed. The consultation is used to give an honest assessment of the matter.

International Family Experience

We regularly work with families based outside Thailand — in Europe, Australia, and elsewhere — who have estate matters in the country. Remote consultation and correspondence is our standard practice.

Strict Confidentiality as Standard

Family estate matters are private. All client information is held in confidence within the firm. We do not discuss files externally and maintain appropriate data security for all stored documentation.

Recognition

Professional Milestones

2009

Year established

340+

Estate files completed

Qualified inheritance lawyers

100%

Inheritance-focused practice

Lawyers Council of Thailand

All practising lawyers registered

Thai Bar Association

Active membership maintained

Bangkok Civil Court Experience

Direct representation since 2009

Take the First Step

Speak with an inheritance lawyer about your family's matter

We are available for an initial consultation at our Bang Rak office or by correspondence for families based outside Thailand. No obligation to proceed.

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