Preparing a Will, any experiences ?

[ThaiWidowsandExpats]

Thanks for your quick reply.

She lived in the US for over a decade and obtained US citizenship, so eligibility won't be a problem  Both our children were born in the US before moving here, so they're covered as well.  We were legally married in a US jurisdiction.

My concern is that I've always handled all the financial issues, so when the day comes (hopefully a long way off) it could be difficult for her to sort out.  I'd like to know there are resources she can call on for help.

We have US wills, but should probably talk to you about adding Thai wills.  You mentioned you're in Prakhon Chai area.  We live in that district near Pranom Rung, so perhaps we can get together to discuss.

Have sent you a PM KhunG

[DeputyDavid]

Thanks Nick,
Will be in touch at some point to sort out the Thai end of things.

+1. I will be in touch with you somewhere next week.

Ps: We are in the Krasang Area.

+1  Thanks for all the advise, we will be contacting you for a couple of wills.

[mudcat]

For a U.S. Citizen there is a helpful web page outlining consular services after death:

http://bangkok.usembassy.gov/service/death-of-a-us-citizen.html

I pre-filled out  the "Consular Report of Death of an American Citizen Abroad"
(leaving the date and place of death blank) to make sure that there is an acceptable equivalent to a death certificate that will be accepted in the U.S.  I have confirmed with my financial institutions that this form, once executed, would be accepted in lieu of a U.S. death certificate. 

Social Security is handled in the Philippines - but a U.S. Citizen spouse can obtain some assistance through the consulate.  A current U.S. permanent resident spouse can obtain some assistance, but a former permanent resident (e.g. someone claiming based on 5-years of permanent residence) may or may not receive consular services.

[buckwhelk]

Does anyone know if you can obtain multiple certified copies of the death certificate here in Thailand, so one copy could be used here whilst others could be sent to the UK to inform pension providers (where a survivors pension is due to the widow) and also secure probate (if required) and release funds from financial institutions, thereby expediting the process to allow the beneficieries to be sorted out in the shortest time frame?

[ThaiWidowsandExpats]

Does anyone know if you can obtain multiple certified copies of the death certificate here in Thailand, so one copy could be used here whilst others could be sent to the UK to inform pension providers (where a survivors pension is due to the widow) and also secure probate (if required) and release funds from financial institutions, thereby expediting the process to allow the beneficieries to be sorted out in the shortest time frame?

Four of the widows we have assisted here in Thailand have managed to obtain multiple certified copies of the death certificate from the Amphur.

Before sending off to the UK, or other countries, it is necessary to have them translated and either certified or notarised, depending on the requirements of the overseas financial institution. In some cases notarisation has to be done by the Embassy.

The only exception is the UK Pension Service (DWP), who ignore any translations submitted with a bereavement benefit claim, and arrange their own translations

[buckwhelk]

Does anyone know if you can obtain multiple certified copies of the death certificate here in Thailand, so one copy could be used here whilst others could be sent to the UK to inform pension providers (where a survivors pension is due to the widow) and also secure probate (if required) and release funds from financial institutions, thereby expediting the process to allow the beneficieries to be sorted out in the shortest time frame?

Four of the widows we have assisted here in Thailand have managed to obtain multiple certified copies of the death certificate from the Amphur.

Before sending off to the UK, or other countries, it is necessary to have them translated and either certified or notarised, depending on the requirements of the overseas financial institution. In some cases notarisation has to be done by the Embassy.

The only exception is the UK Pension Service (DWP), who ignore any translations submitted with a bereavement benefit claim, and arrange their own translations

OK Thanks for the info

[ThaiWidowsandExpats]

Having just returned from a week away in Malaysia, Thai Widows & Expats are more than ready and available to meet and assist Freddy and iammike with production of their wills

[iammike]

Having just returned from a week away in Malaysia, Thai Widows & Expats are more than ready and available to meet and assist Freddy and iammike with production of their wills

Hi,

I will contact you for sure as we (both) want this done, but please be patient as a lot of things have happened here and we need to deal with that first.

Thanks
Mike

[KhunG]

We just completed our Thai wills using ThaiWidowsandExpats services.  They were very professional, and very helpful in aiding me to understand how to set up something for our underage children in the absence of Trusts under Thai law.  I definitely recommend their service.
 

[ThaiWidowsandExpats]

We just completed our Thai wills using ThaiWidowsandExpats services.  They were very professional, and very helpful in aiding me to understand how to set up something for our underage children in the absence of Trusts under Thai law.  I definitely recommend their service.

Many thanks for your kind words KhunG. It was a pleasure meeting you and your wife and assisting you both.