Will Lawyer Cost in Thailand (2026): Fees for a Last Will
Short answer: a lawyer-drafted last will in Thailand costs from ฿10,000 at Pacific Law, for both Thai nationals and foreigners (bilingual Thai-English will). A living will costs ฿3,000, and complex estates receive a fixed written quote before any work starts. This guide explains what is included, what can add to the cost, and why a properly drafted will usually saves your family money.
Will Lawyer Fees in Thailand (2026)
| Service | Fee | Included |
|---|---|---|
| Thai national will | ฿10,000 | Ordinary will drafting, asset review, 2 witnesses, compliance check, storage |
| Foreigner will (bilingual Thai-English) | from ฿10,000 | Thai-English drafting, condo and land guidance, 2 witnesses, tax advice, storage |
| Living will (medical wishes) | ฿3,000 | Drafting, patient-rights advice, 2 witnesses, hospital registration |
| Complex estate | Fixed quote | Multiple properties, business assets, blended families, cross-border planning |
See the current prices on our fixed-fee will drafting page.
What Affects the Cost of a Will?
- Number and type of assets – several properties, companies or foreign assets take more work.
- Family situation – children from different relationships or a Thai spouse with marital property need careful drafting.
- Cross-border issues – coordinating a Thai will with a will in your home country.
- Urgency – signing in hospital or at home outside office hours.
Other Costs to Know About
Making the will itself has few official costs. If you choose a public document will or lodge your will with a district office, a small government fee applies. Translation of foreign documents, if needed, is charged separately. The larger costs come later, during estate administration, when the executor must ask a Thai court for an order before banks and land offices will release assets. A clear will makes that process faster and cheaper. Read our inheritance lawyer and probate guide.
DIY Will vs Lawyer: Is It Worth Paying?
A self-written will costs nothing up front, but mistakes are expensive. A wrongly witnessed will can be declared void, which means your estate is divided among statutory heirs instead of the people you chose – often after a long court case. Paying ฿10,000 once is usually far cheaper than a contested inheritance. See common mistakes that invalidate wills.
How to Avoid Hidden Fees
- Ask for a written, fixed quote before drafting starts
- Check whether witnesses, translation and storage are included
- Confirm how many revisions are included
- Ask what estate administration would cost later, so your family knows what to expect
Frequently Asked Questions
Is a will cheaper for Thai nationals than for foreigners?
Our standard fee starts at ฿10,000 for both. A foreigner's will is prepared in Thai and English; cross-border estates may need a custom quote.
How long does it take after I pay?
Usually 2–5 working days once documents are ready. See how to make a will in Thailand.
Do I pay again to update my will?
Small changes are usually quoted at a reduced rate. Major changes need a new will.
Get a fixed quote: WhatsApp +66 80-500-2222 or email [email protected] for a free consultation with our Thailand will lawyer team.