Inheritance Legal Services · Udon Thani, Thailand
Careful Counsel for Families Navigating Inheritance
At Phueng Counsel, we attend to each family's circumstances with the patience and discretion the matter deserves — whether reviewing tax liabilities, establishing a family trust, or planning across generations.
What We Offer
Legal Services for Inheritance Matters
Each service is shaped around the family's specific situation, carried out without haste, and delivered with a written record of the key steps and findings.
Inheritance Tax Liability Review
A focused review of the tax implications arising from an inheritance. Executors and beneficiaries receive a clear written summary of the fiscal position — including applicable provisions, estimated liabilities, and timing considerations — before distribution proceeds.
- Written summary of tax position
- Applicable provision analysis
- Cross-jurisdiction coordination where needed
Family Trust Establishment
A careful service for families who wish to hold property within a trust structure — supporting orderly succession, managing assets for minor or incapacitated family members, and providing for the longer-term administration of family wealth.
- Structure consultation and drafting
- Full trust documentation preparation
- Coordination of formal registration steps
Multi-Generational Estate Plan
A long-form service for families whose planning needs span more than one generation — substantial property holdings, family businesses with continuity considerations, and arrangements involving descendants not yet of age. The work involves structured planning conversations and a coordinated written plan.
- Full family circumstance review
- Coordinated succession documentation
- Immediate and long-term arrangements addressed
Why Phueng Counsel
The Qualities That Shape Our Practice
Our approach to inheritance work is built on a small number of consistent principles — ones that serve families well when the circumstances are complex and the stakes are personal.
Unhurried Attention
We do not move faster than the matter requires. Each file receives the time and review it deserves, without unnecessary pressure on the family.
Full Discretion
Inheritance matters are private. We treat every file with the confidentiality that long family relationships require, from the first consultation through to completion.
Written Records Throughout
All key findings, structures, and decisions are documented clearly. Families receive a written record they can keep and refer to long after the work is done.
Cross-Jurisdiction Coordination
Where assets or family members are located across borders, we coordinate with counsel in the relevant jurisdictions — managing the moving parts so families do not have to.
Clear Communication
Legal matters can be dense. We speak plainly, explain our reasoning, and make sure each family member understands what is happening and why at every stage.
Regional Knowledge
Our practice is rooted in the upper northeast. We understand the local property landscape, family structures common to the region, and the administrative realities of working here.
Common Questions
Questions Families Often Raise
A few questions we hear often, answered plainly.
How does Thailand treat inherited property for tax purposes?
Thailand's inheritance tax applies to estates valued above a certain threshold when received from a parent or ancestor, with different rules applying to other relationships. The applicable rate and structure depend on the nature of the relationship, the type of asset, and whether any treaty provisions are relevant. Our Inheritance Tax Liability Review addresses this directly and in writing for each family's specific situation.
When is a family trust appropriate, and when is it not?
A trust structure is worth considering when the family includes minor children, when property needs to be administered over a longer period, or when a degree of separation between ownership and benefit is desirable. It is not always necessary or the most efficient approach. Our initial consultation helps clarify whether a trust is the right fit for your family's situation, without any obligation to proceed.
How long does the estate planning process typically take?
A tax liability review is generally completed within two to three weeks of receiving the relevant documents. A family trust establishment typically takes four to six weeks, depending on the complexity of the family's holdings. A multi-generational estate plan is a longer engagement — usually two to four months — because it involves structured planning conversations with multiple family members and the coordination of several documents.
Do you work with families where assets are held in more than one country?
Yes. Where assets or family members are located across jurisdictions, we coordinate with qualified counsel in those locations. We manage the engagement from our end so the family does not need to deal with multiple legal contacts independently. The scope and associated costs of that coordination are discussed openly at the outset.
What happens after I make an initial enquiry?
We will acknowledge your enquiry within one working day. From there, we schedule a brief introductory call or meeting — without charge — to understand the family's situation and clarify which services, if any, are appropriate. If you decide to proceed, we confirm the scope and fee in writing before any work begins.
Are the fees shown inclusive of all costs?
The fees listed reflect our professional charges for the described scope of work. Third-party costs — such as government registration fees, notarisation, or counsel in other jurisdictions — are separate and are disclosed transparently before they arise. We do not add administrative markups to third-party costs.
Ready to Speak with Us?
A Considered Conversation Is Where We Begin
There is no obligation in reaching out. We welcome families at any stage — whether the matter is pressing or still in an early phase of thinking. An initial consultation helps clarify what the situation requires and whether we are the right fit.
Our Location
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145/4 Ratchaphruek Road, Mueang Udon Thani, Udon Thani 41000, Thailand
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Contact Details
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Phone
+66 63 471 9826 -
Email
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Address
145/4 Ratchaphruek Road
Mueang Udon Thani
Udon Thani 41000, Thailand -
Office Hours
Monday – Friday: 9:00 – 17:30
Saturday: 9:00 – 12:00
Sunday & Public Holidays: Closed