Our Services
Three Services, Each Shaped to the Family's Situation
Phueng Counsel offers three distinct services for inheritance matters — each defined clearly in scope, fee, and process before any engagement begins.
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How We Approach Every Engagement
Before selecting a service, we encourage families to begin with an introductory conversation. This carries no charge and no obligation. It is an opportunity for us to understand the family's situation and for the family to understand how we work — so that any engagement that follows is well-founded.
Once a service is confirmed, the engagement begins with a written letter setting out the full scope of the work, the agreed fee, and the expected timeline. Nothing starts without that document being in place.
Initial Conversation
No charge, no obligation — simply a chance to understand the situation.
Written Engagement
Scope, fee, and timeline confirmed in writing before any work begins.
Careful Review
The work is conducted at the pace the matter requires — without artificial pressure.
Written Record
A full written record is provided at the close of each engagement.
Service 01
Inheritance Tax Liability Review
A focused review of the tax implications arising from a specific inheritance — intended for executors and beneficiaries who want a clear understanding of the fiscal position before distribution proceeds.
What the engagement covers:
- Careful reading of the applicable Thai inheritance tax provisions as they relate to the specific estate
- Calculation of the likely tax liabilities, broken down by asset class where relevant
- Written summary of the fiscal position, in language accessible to non-lawyers
- Analysis of timing and distribution structure options
- Coordination with tax counsel in other jurisdictions where cross-border assets are involved
Process steps:
Introductory call to understand the estate composition and family's position
Collection of relevant estate documents and asset information
Legal review and liability analysis, typically two to three weeks
Delivery of written tax position summary with supporting notes
Service Fee
฿8,800
Service 02
Family Trust Establishment
A careful service for families wishing to establish a trust arrangement to hold property for the benefit of family members — supporting orderly succession, managing assets for minor or incapacitated members, and addressing longer-term administration of family wealth.
What the engagement covers:
- Consultation on the appropriate trust structure for the family's specific situation
- Careful drafting of the full trust documentation, including deed, schedule, and trustee provisions
- Coordination of the formal steps required to bring the trust into legal effect
- Plain-language explanation of trustee responsibilities and beneficiary rights
- Written record of the full structure on completion
Process steps:
Consultation to assess whether a trust is the appropriate structure
Agreement on trust structure, trustee appointments, and beneficiary provisions
Drafting and review of all trust documentation, typically three to four weeks
Execution and formal registration; written record delivered to family
Service Fee
฿28,500
Service 03
Multi-Generational Estate Plan
A long-form service for families whose estate planning needs span more than one generation — substantial property holdings, family businesses with longer-term continuity plans, and arrangements involving descendants who are not yet of age.
What the engagement covers:
- Complete review of the family's circumstances, assets, and succession objectives
- Structured planning conversations with relevant family members
- Drafting of a coordinated plan addressing immediate and longer-term arrangements
- Consideration of family business continuity alongside property succession
- Provisions for descendants who are minors or not yet of age to receive assets
- Full written plan with supporting documentation
Process steps:
Extended initial consultation to map the full family and asset landscape
Planning sessions with relevant family members — conducted at a measured pace
Drafting of the coordinated estate plan and all supporting documents
Review with the family, finalisation, and delivery of the full written plan
Service Fee
฿34,500
Choosing the Right Service
A Guide to Which Service Fits
The right service depends on the family's specific situation. This table offers a practical guide — though we encourage an initial conversation to confirm the fit.
| Your Situation | Tax Review ฿8,800 |
Trust Setup ฿28,500 |
Estate Plan ฿34,500 |
|---|---|---|---|
| You have recently inherited and need to understand your tax position | — | — | |
| You want to hold family property in a structured arrangement for your children | — | — | |
| Your family has substantial holdings and you need a comprehensive succession plan | — | — | |
| You are an executor and need to understand what to pay before distributing an estate | — | — | |
| You have a family business and want to plan how it passes to the next generation | — | ||
| Assets or family members are located in more than one country |
If you are unsure which service applies to your situation, please arrange a no-obligation introductory call. We will help you identify the right starting point.
Shared Across All Services
Standards That Apply to Every Engagement
Confidential Handling
All file information is held securely and disclosed only to those directly involved in the engagement. We do not share client information with third parties without explicit consent.
Written Agreement First
Every engagement is confirmed in writing before work begins — scope, fee, and expected timeline. No work commences on the basis of verbal agreement alone.
One Working Day Response
During an active engagement, queries from the family are responded to within one working day. We do not leave families waiting on urgent matters.
No Hidden Costs
Third-party costs are disclosed before they arise. Our professional fees are fixed and confirmed in the engagement letter. There are no supplemental charges added after the fact.
Full Closing Record
At the close of every engagement, the family receives a written record of the work done, the findings, and the documents produced — in a format they can keep and refer to.
Registered Legal Practice
Phueng Counsel operates under registration with the Lawyers Council of Thailand and holds professional indemnity insurance appropriate to the scope of its practice.
Ready to Begin?
Begin With a Conversation
There is no charge for an initial consultation, and no obligation to proceed. We welcome enquiries from families at any stage of their thinking.
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