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My Thai Wife Died

Hi all, my Thai wife recently died in London. We bought a house last year in Thailand in my wife's name and also had wills made up, where we would become the administrator of each others wills, depending on who died first. I'm just wondering what options I have with regards to the house? Thanks Duncan

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@Duncan Pauline


First of all, I'm so sorry for your loss.


I'm no expert, but have always had the impression that someone in your situation would have one year to sell the property, as obviously, we as foreigners cannot own the land the house sits on.


If there is an usufruct, you could explore whether this would still entitle you to stay there for the period of the usufruct.


Maybe you would have to talk to a solicitor in Thailand, to verify this, and also to sell, if that is the answer.


Simon 🙏

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I would talk to English speaking lawyers in Thailand. There are some. I don't want to name names because I'm not in the business of advertising for anyone. You can find some online.

Thanks guys, there is a usufruct in place for my lifetime

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@Duncan Pauline

Then you would need to explore whether that is still legal due to your change in circumstances.

Good luck for the future.

Simon

@Duncan Pauline

thai888 law specializing in foreign probate look us up

regards kelvin

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