Flashermac Posted August 21, 2017 Report Share Posted August 21, 2017 It seems an American expat has died and left his Thai wife in the shit. He couldn't be arsed to take care of signing everything over to his Mrs, even though he knew his days were limited. Now the Mrs has to prove her right to their house ... which I expect should be in her name. The car is in his name, but she should have the registration papers around somewhere. Shouldn't she be able to transfer that to her name? Anyone know what to do? She educated herself, but has no idea where to start. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
My Penis is hungry Posted August 22, 2017 Report Share Posted August 22, 2017 In Thailand? If so see a lawyer fast. Thai law is pretty clear on succession Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zzzz Posted August 22, 2017 Report Share Posted August 22, 2017 Getting a good estate lawyer is a start. It is important to determine what is in the estate and how much is owed. Nowadays, many accounts are paperless, so statements may not arrive in the traditional mail. Unless the passwords and the websites of the accounts are available, it may be difficult to determine what is in the estate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bust Posted August 22, 2017 Report Share Posted August 22, 2017 Does LOS have "Legal Aid" (free government service) If so I would suggest she turn there first. Lawyers in cases like this can be virtual criminals. A huge chunk will disappear very quickly if they are given the chance. I remember when I went through my divorce I did everything myself and cost me $600. Had friends who have spent $120K Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zzzz Posted August 23, 2017 Report Share Posted August 23, 2017 The amount (fixed fee in % of estate) paid to an estate attorney should be comparable to that paid to a real estate agent for selling a house. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
checkbin Posted August 25, 2017 Report Share Posted August 25, 2017 Flash: sent you a PM. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flashermac Posted August 26, 2017 Author Report Share Posted August 26, 2017 Got it. Thanks, message passed on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mekong Posted August 26, 2017 Report Share Posted August 26, 2017 Mrs Kong tells me this is easy but "Fuck Off" she is retired Haha can't fault the attitude to be honest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baa99 Posted August 27, 2017 Report Share Posted August 27, 2017 Mrs Kong tells me this is easy but "Fuck Off" she is retired Haha can't fault the attitude to be honest. ... but she may know of a good lawyer! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bust Posted August 27, 2017 Report Share Posted August 27, 2017 Lawyers are licensed criminals Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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