Why Phra Heritage
What Sets Our Practice Apart
Estate and inheritance work is not a department in a large firm here. It is the whole of what we do — and that concentration of focus shows in the quality and care of our counsel.
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Six Reasons Clients Come to Us
Specialist Expertise
Our solicitors practice only in inheritance and estate law. There is no general practice here, no distraction. You receive the full attention of a team whose knowledge is deep in exactly the area you need.
Time Given Generously
Appointments are not rushed. We do not overbill by the minute or pressure clients toward decisions. The time needed to understand your situation and address your questions is built into how we work.
Cross-Border Capability
Few Bangkok firms have developed the working relationships and international private law knowledge needed to handle estates that span multiple countries. We have, and that expertise is available to you.
Clear, Fixed Fees
Service fees are stated at the outset and do not increase without agreement. There are no time-based billing surprises, and the fee structure is straightforward across all three of our service types.
Absolute Confidentiality
The details of your estate and family situation are held in strict confidence. Our client files are maintained securely and access is limited to the solicitors directly responsible for your matter.
Ongoing Relationship
Estate arrangements are not a one-time transaction. We stay in contact as your situation evolves and invite periodic reviews so your documents continue to reflect your current wishes.
Professional Legal Expertise
Phra Heritage solicitors are members of the Lawyers Council of Thailand and hold current practising certificates. Our senior solicitor has handled inheritance and estate matters for over two decades, and the team's combined experience covers the full range of situations clients bring to us — simple wills, complex multi-party estates, international holdings, and contested inheritance questions.
- Lawyers Council of Thailand membership maintained
- Over two decades of combined inheritance law experience
- Continuing professional development in estate law
- Knowledge of Thai Civil and Commercial Code succession provisions
In Practice
Clients sometimes arrive with arrangements they made years ago through a general practitioner or through a will-writing service. When we review these documents, we frequently find provisions that are technically valid but unclear in their effect, or that fail to address changes in the family situation since the document was signed. Our specialist knowledge allows us to identify these issues and address them before they become a difficulty for your family.
Structured, Reliable Process
Every matter follows a clear sequence of steps. The initial consultation, the preparation of a first draft, the review appointment, and the signing and filing of the completed document each occur in order, with appropriate time between them for considered reflection. Nothing is hurried. Documents are reviewed internally before being presented to clients, and the original is stored securely on file.
- Defined process from first appointment to final document
- Internal peer review before client presentation
- Signed originals retained in secure archive
- Written confirmation of all agreed instructions
Document Integrity
A will that has been signed without the correct formalities is invalid under Thai law. A document that is ambiguous in its terms may give rise to dispute. Our process is designed specifically to prevent both — formal requirements are checked as a matter of course, and clarity of expression is treated as a professional obligation, not an optional refinement.
Client Service of Genuine Quality
Clients come to us at a reflective moment in their lives. The service we provide needs to match that context — attentive, discreet, and free from the commercial pressure that characterises much of the legal market. Appointments are conducted in a quiet setting, questions are welcomed, and no client is made to feel that their matter is too modest to merit careful attention.
- Response to enquiries within one business day
- Appointments available Monday through Saturday
- Unhurried consultation pace, no time pressure
- Clear explanations without legal jargon
Your Questions Matter
Many clients tell us that they had questions about their estate situation for years but felt reluctant to raise them, unsure whether the matter was urgent or whether they would be taking up a solicitor's time unnecessarily. We want to change that. An initial conversation costs nothing beyond the time you give it, and it often clarifies a great deal.
Value and Transparent Pricing
Our fees reflect the specific work involved in each service and are published openly. Will preparation is ฿2,500. Estate planning and lifetime arrangements is ฿4,800. Cross-border estate counsel is ฿7,900. These figures cover the full scope of the relevant service as described — there are no supplementary charges for standard correspondence, internal review, or document filing.
- Fixed service fees stated at outset
- No time-based billing or hourly charges
- No fees for initial enquiry conversations
- Additional work charged only with prior agreement
No Surprises
Legal fees that escalate unpredictably are a source of significant frustration for clients. We have structured our pricing specifically to avoid this. If your situation involves circumstances that fall outside the standard scope of a service, we will tell you before any additional work begins, and you decide whether to proceed.
Outcomes That Hold Up
The measure of our work is whether the documents we prepare function correctly when they are needed. That may be years or decades from now. We write with that horizon in mind — choosing language that will be clear to those who read it later, ensuring formalities are observed, and keeping client records in order so that nothing essential is lost to the passage of time.
- Documents drafted to remain clear over time
- Formal requirements checked and recorded
- Long-term document retention on file
- Arrangements reviewed as family circumstances change
Peace of Mind
Clients tell us that knowing their affairs are properly documented — that a clear record exists of their wishes, properly signed and safely stored — brings a sense of relief that is difficult to put a value on. That is ultimately what the work is for.
How We Compare
Phra Heritage vs General Practice
Most clients considering a will or estate plan have the option of using a general legal practice. Here is how our approach differs.
| Feature | General Practice | Phra Heritage |
|---|---|---|
| Inheritance law focus | ||
| Fixed, published fees | ||
| Cross-border estate coordination | ||
| Internal document peer review | ||
| Long-term document retention on file | Varies | |
| Periodic review contact | ||
| Unhurried, non-commercial appointment style |
Distinctive Features
What You Will Not Find Elsewhere
Family Record Archive
At the client's request, we maintain original signed documents in a secure, temperature-controlled archive — not simply a filing cabinet, but a proper record-keeping facility designed to protect documents over the long term. Your will is there when your family needs it.
Review Reminder Service
Clients who complete a will or estate plan with us are contacted periodically — typically every three years, or following a significant life event — with an invitation to revisit their arrangements. No other prompt is needed; we attend to that for you.
Established Overseas Counsel Network
For cross-border matters, we draw on personal working relationships with lawyers in the UK, Singapore, Hong Kong, Germany, and Australia — jurisdictions that feature frequently in the estate situations of Bangkok's international community.
English and Thai Counsel
All consultations and documents can be conducted and prepared in English or Thai, or with parallel documentation in both languages where the client's situation calls for it. This is particularly important for cross-border matters and for international clients based in Bangkok.
Recognition & Milestones
A Track Record Built Quietly
18+
Years in Practice
840+
Clients Served
12
Overseas Jurisdictions Coordinated
3
Qualified Solicitors on Staff
Lawyers Council of Thailand
All practising solicitors hold current membership in good standing with the Lawyers Council, Thailand's statutory licensing authority for legal practitioners.
Thailand Law Forum Recognition
Recognised among specialist inheritance law practices in Bangkok in the Thailand Law Forum's 2024 directory of estate planning advisers.
STEP Associate Member
Associate membership of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners, the international professional body for those working in trusts, estates, and related tax matters.
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Experience the Difference a Specialist Makes
An initial conversation with Phra Heritage is straightforward and unhurried. We will listen to your circumstances and let you know how we might help — without obligation.
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