My Thai Wife Died

Duncan Pauline · 2025-10-03T06:06:25+02:00

Explore options for handling a property in Thailand after the death of a spouse. Practical advice for navigating legal formalities in such cases.

Duncan Pauline New member

Member since 16 July 2025

Duncan PaulineNew memberToday 04:06:25

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

Simonbolton Active member

Member since 16 January 2024

SimonboltonActive memberToday 05:19:18

@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 馃檹

JayEsCee Serial expat

Member since 27 August 2020

JayEsCeeSerial expatToday 06:08:33

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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.