Power of Attorney (general/specific) â United States ðšðļ
Surrogate's / Probate Court (state) · Petition â Grant of Probate â Inventory â Distribution
United States only recognises the Power of Attorney (general/specific) 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 States insists on this document: Apostille + certified English â Living Will must follow state-specific format.
Forced heirship: none · Estate tax: Federal Estate Tax 40% (>$13.61M).
End-to-end: prepare Power of Attorney (general/specific) at Grantor / Notarial Services Attorney (1-5 days) â English translation â MFA â Apostille â Surrogate's / Probate Court (state).
First-pass acceptance: 94-96%.
Coverage
How it works
- 1
Destination checklist
Compare Surrogate's / Probate Court (state) requirements with the asset/heir map.
- 2
Prepare Power of Attorney (general/specific)
Filed at Grantor / Notarial Services Attorney (1-5 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 Surrogate's / Probate Court (state)
DHL the original or submit at the destination embassy in Bangkok.
Frequently asked questions
Does United States accept Thai Apostille?
Yes â MFA Apostille suffices.
Forced heirship?
None â testamentary freedom applies.
Destination estate tax?
Federal Estate Tax 40% (>$13.61M)
Probate route?
Petition â Grant of Probate â Inventory â Distribution
Translation language?
English, by a translator accepted by the destination authority or the Thai MFA.
Estimated total cost?
3,500-8,000 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.