Last Will & Testament â United Kingdom ðŽð§
Probate Registry (HMCTS) · Online application â Grant of Probate / Letters of Administration
United Kingdom only recognises the Last Will & Testament once it carries certified English translation and MFA Apostille.
Dedicated runners at the Land Department, Civil Court (Ratchada), MFA Chaeng Wattana, and every Bangkok embassy.
Why United Kingdom insists on this document: Apostille accepted; domicile test critical for IHT exposure.
Forced heirship: none · Estate tax: IHT 40% (>ÂĢ325k NRB + ÂĢ175k RNRB).
End-to-end: prepare Last Will & Testament at Lawyer / District Director (3-10 days) â English translation â MFA â Apostille â Probate Registry (HMCTS).
First-pass acceptance: 94-96%.
Coverage
How it works
- 1
Destination checklist
Compare Probate Registry (HMCTS) requirements with the asset/heir map.
- 2
Prepare Last Will & Testament
Filed at Lawyer / District Director (3-10 working days).
- 3
English 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 Probate Registry (HMCTS)
DHL the original or submit at the destination embassy in Bangkok.
Frequently asked questions
Does United Kingdom accept Thai Apostille?
Yes â MFA Apostille suffices.
Forced heirship?
None â testamentary freedom applies.
Destination estate tax?
IHT 40% (>ÂĢ325k NRB + ÂĢ175k RNRB)
Probate route?
Online application â Grant of Probate / Letters of Administration
Translation language?
English, 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.