Last Will & Testament â France ðŦð·
Notaire · Acte de notoriÃĐtÃĐ + dÃĐclaration de succession via notaire
France only recognises the Last Will & Testament once it carries certified French (assermentÃĐ) translation and MFA Apostille.
End-to-end: draft will/trust â court filing â registration â distribution in Thailand and abroad.
Why France insists on this document: RÃĐserve hÃĐrÃĐditaire mandatory for children â Apostille + traducteur assermentÃĐ.
Forced heirship: mandatory · Estate tax: Droits de succession 5-60% (relationship-based).
End-to-end: prepare Last Will & Testament at Lawyer / District Director (3-10 days) â French (assermentÃĐ) translation â MFA â Apostille â Notaire.
First-pass acceptance: 94-96%.
Coverage
How it works
- 1
Destination checklist
Compare Notaire requirements with the asset/heir map.
- 2
Prepare Last Will & Testament
Filed at Lawyer / District Director (3-10 working days).
- 3
French (assermentÃĐ) translation
Registrar-listed translator with estate/tax glossary.
- 4
MFA legalisation
Chaeng Wattana â 2-3 working days.
- 5
Apostille
MFA Apostille route.
- 6
File with Notaire
DHL the original or submit at the destination embassy in Bangkok.
Frequently asked questions
Does France accept Thai Apostille?
Yes â MFA Apostille suffices.
Forced heirship?
Mandatory â reserved share must be preserved; we structure accordingly.
Destination estate tax?
Droits de succession 5-60% (relationship-based)
Probate route?
Acte de notoriÃĐtÃĐ + dÃĐclaration de succession via notaire
Translation language?
French (assermentÃĐ), by a translator accepted by the destination authority or the Thai MFA.
Estimated total cost?
8,000-25,000 āļāļēāļ + translation THB 1,000-2,000/page + MFA THB 400 + free Apostille + destination court fees.
Timeline?
10-21 working days for document preparation + 60-180 days for overseas probate.