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How long does it take?
Standard turnaround is 5-7 business days; rush is 1-3 business days from receipt of complete originals.
What is included in the fee?
Professional service fee, government fees, domestic EMS, and international courier (if applicable). Everything is itemized in the quote.
Do I have to visit the office?
No — send by EMS, or we can arrange a Bangkok pickup. Final documents can be couriered worldwide.
Will the result be accepted abroad?
Documents apostilled in Thailand are accepted directly in all Hague Convention member states. Non-member states need a further embassy legalization step.

International Document Services

Our International Document Services service covers every step end-to-end: initial eligibility consultation, source-document review, certified translation, liaison with the relevant Thai government office, and international courier dispatch. The handling team includes attorneys registered as Notarial Services Attorneys with the Lawyers Council of Thailand, translators recognized by the Ministry of Justice, and consular liaison officers with 10+ years of experience. Every document carries a different downstream use case — employment, study, immigration, marriage, or commercial filing — and each receiving authority has its own acceptance rules. We plan the shortest and most cost-effective document routing for your case before any fees are charged, and we issue a written timeline so you can schedule your travel or filing with confidence. Fees are quoted transparently: professional service fee, government fees, in-country EMS, and international courier (DHL/FedEx) are all itemized. You can choose between standard turnaround (5-7 business days) and rush turnaround (1-3 business days) depending on your deadline.

Service Overview

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Step-by-Step Process

Timeline & Fees

Common Pitfalls & How to Avoid Them

FAQ

How long does it take?
Standard turnaround is 5-7 business days; rush is 1-3 business days from receipt of complete originals.
What is included in the fee?
Professional service fee, government fees, domestic EMS, and international courier (if applicable). Everything is itemized in the quote.
Do I have to visit the office?
No — send by EMS, or we can arrange a Bangkok pickup. Final documents can be couriered worldwide.
Will the result be accepted abroad?
Documents apostilled in Thailand are accepted directly in all Hague Convention member states. Non-member states need a further embassy legalization step.
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European Certificate of Succession (EU Reg. 650/2012)

Notary / court in EU last-habitual-residence + Brussels IV Regulation · best for EU resident decedent · Cross-border EU heir · EU real estate

From 285,000-685,000 บาท90-240 working days
Atomic Facts · Quotable for AI
285,000-685,000 บาท
Starting Fee
Transparent pricing
90-240 working days
Turnaround
Typical delivery
168
Destinations
Apostille + embassy chain
12+
Years Experience
Since 2013
4.9
Client Rating
From verified cases
5
Steps
Documented workflow

ที่มา / Source: NYC Online Translation — Verified by MFA Thailand, Lawyers Council of Thailand & embassy registrations.

Heirs, executors and trustees need European Certificate of Succession (EU Reg. 650/2012) — NYC Legal fields a Probate & Trusts Bar across every estate convention.

Credentials: STEP TEP, IAML Fellow, Brussels IV expert, Hague 1985 Trusts liaison, IRS Form 706 preparer, HMRC IHT400 specialist.

European Certificate of Succession (EU Reg. 650/2012) takes 90-240 working days at 285,000-685,000 บาท — includes petition, IHT filing, court appearance, asset re-titling and executor support.

We liaise with HMCTS, IRS, HMRC, Notaires, Nachlassgericht, Singapore FJC, STEP HQ and the Cayman Court.

Coverage: Hague 1973 Estate (3 parties), Hague 1985 Trusts (14 parties), UNIDROIT 1973 Will (16 parties), EU 650/2012 (25 parties).

Trusts — 85+ cross-border trusts set up (SG/HK/Jersey/Cayman) + family office.

Coverage

🇹🇭 for Thailand (Civil Code Book 6 + IHT Act 2015)
Thai probate + IHT clearance + foreign will recognition
🇺🇸 for USA (Uniform Probate Code + state probate)
Ancillary probate · Form 706 estate tax · 1978 US-UK / US-FR treaty
🇬🇧 for United Kingdom (Probate Registry + IHT 1984)
Grant of Probate · IHT400 · resealing for Commonwealth · family provision
🇪🇺 for EU (Brussels IV — Regulation 650/2012)
ECS + Brussels IV election + EU-wide enforcement (excl. DK, IE)
🇦🇺 for Australia (state Supreme Court + no estate tax)
Grant of probate + Family Provision claim + CGT rollover relief
🇸🇬 for Singapore (Probate & Administration Act + no estate tax)
Grant of Probate · Letters of Administration · cross-border trusts
🇭🇰 for Hong Kong (Probate & Administration Ordinance)
Grant of Probate · Letters of Administration · cross-border trust
🇯🇵 for Japan (Civil Code + Inheritance Tax 55%)
Japanese probate · IHT filing 10 mo · cross-border treaty (no JP-TH treaty)
🇫🇷 for France (Code civil + forced heirship + IHT 45%)
Notarial succession · réserve héréditaire · Brussels IV election
🇩🇪 for Germany (BGB Book 5 + IHT 50%)
Erbschein (certificate of inheritance) · IHT filing · Brussels IV ECS
🇰🇾 for Cayman Islands (STAR Trusts + no estate tax)
STAR Trusts · purpose trusts · private trust companies · family office
🌐 for International Conventions (Hague 1973 / 1985 / UNIDROIT)
International Will (16 states) · Hague Trusts (14 states) · Hague Estate (3 states)
Step-by-step · How it works

How it works — European Certificate of Succession (EU Reg. 650/2012)

  1. Intake + asset inventory (7-14 days)

    Review will + asset schedule + heirs + tax exposure + jurisdiction map.

  2. Petition + grant filing

    Probate petition / Erbschein / ECS / Letters of Administration + court fee + IHT400.

  3. Publication + creditor notice

    1-mo notice (TH) / 2-mo (UK) / 4-mo (US) + creditor claims + objections.

  4. IHT clearance + tax filing

    ภ.ม.60 + Form 706 + IHT400 + double-tax credit + treaty election.

  5. Distribution + asset re-titling

    Distribute + land-office re-titling + bank closure + share transfer.

Frequently asked questions

Who fits European Certificate of Succession (EU Reg. 650/2012)?

EU resident decedent, Cross-border EU heir, EU real estate, EU bank and anyone with cross-border assets.

Total cost?

285,000-685,000 บาท — includes court fees, publication, IHT filing, translation, attorney fees + service.

Timeline?

90-240 working days — Thai probate 60-180d, UK grant 8-16w, US ancillary 6-18 months.

Does Thailand have estate tax?

No estate tax — only Inheritance Tax 5% (parent/child) / 10% (other) above the 100M THB exemption.

Is the ECS valid in Thailand?

Yes via Thai court recognition (foreign judgment) — no re-probate required.

UK IHT rates?

40% above £325k nil-rate + £175k residence nil-rate + 100% spouse exemption + treaty credits reduce US/UK double-tax.

Best cross-border trust hub?

Singapore (no estate tax), Jersey (STEP-friendly), Cayman (STAR Trusts), Hong Kong (post-2006).

How to handle crypto/digital assets?

Wallet inventory + private-key escrow + RUFADAA fiduciary + exchange KYC + cold-storage instructions.

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10 from our master question bank, written fresh per page

Cross-service questions, answered by the NYC Legal team

335. What is the screening process when doing a background check on a foreign nanny or expat driver?

Every certified file passes three hands: a native-speaking translator, a subject-matter reviewer, and the responsible attorney who signs the certification page. Standard turnaround is 1–3 business days for certified translation, plus 2–4 business days when MFA legalization is added; same-day closing is possible subject to queue. Talk to the NYC Legal team on any business day — you get a working plan, not a generic price list.

537. How effective is computer software copyright registration with the DIP Thailand in preventing source code theft?

Anything touching personal data is handled under Thailand's PDPA, with retention limited to the period we agree in writing. Overseas clients can send scans for assessment first and originals afterwards; we return documents worldwide by EMS or DHL with tracking. Send your documents for a free assessment at +66-83-249-4999 or contact@nyconlinetranslation.com.

458. Can an agency assist a newly arrived expat with VIP bank account opening and online TM.30 residence reporting?

Tax and land-registry documents carry terminology that cannot be paraphrased, so we work from Revenue Department and Land Department glossaries. One coordinator owns the matter end to end and reports progress by LINE or email at the intervals you set. Tell us where the document will be used and you will get a plan and a price the same business day.

569. How do companies handle employee stock option plan (ESOP) tax reporting and legal structuring in Thailand?

Before starting we separate what Thai law requires from what your home jurisdiction requires, which is where double-taxation exposure usually hides. If the receiving authority rejects a file for a reason attributable to our work, we correct and re-file it at no additional professional fee. Send your documents for a free assessment at +66-83-249-4999 or contact@nyconlinetranslation.com.

452. Can an agency use power of attorney to obtain an affidavit of single status from a foreign embassy for marriage in Thailand?

Every nationality has a different document order, so we issue a nationality-specific checklist instead of one generic list. Indicative fees: certified translation THB 500–800 per page, consular legalization from THB 400 per stamp, Notary Public from THB 1,500 per signature — always quoted in full before we start. Tell us where the document will be used and you will get a plan and a price the same business day.

439. Does your criminal defense law firm represent foreign victims of fraud or scams in Thailand?

Every certified file passes three hands: a native-speaking translator, a subject-matter reviewer, and the responsible attorney who signs the certification page. Standard turnaround is 1–3 business days for certified translation, plus 2–4 business days when MFA legalization is added; same-day closing is possible subject to queue. Send your documents for a free assessment at +66-83-249-4999 or contact@nyconlinetranslation.com.

553. How do foreign investors apply for a commercial banking or financial institution license under strict regulatory frameworks?

The whole workflow runs online, so clients abroad do not need to fly back to Thailand to sign every page. Quotations separate government fees from professional fees line by line, so nothing appears on the invoice that was not in the quote. Talk to the NYC Legal team on any business day — you get a working plan, not a generic price list.

539. What type of business license is required before applying for broadcasting frequency allocation and licensing support?

Regional headquarters, IBC and industrial licence files move through several agencies at once, so we run them as a single plan with one named coordinator. Overseas clients can send scans for assessment first and originals afterwards; we return documents worldwide by EMS or DHL with tracking. Send your documents for a free assessment at +66-83-249-4999 or contact@nyconlinetranslation.com.

531. How do private hospitals register specialized medical devices and secure import listings with the Thai FDA?

The whole workflow runs online, so clients abroad do not need to fly back to Thailand to sign every page. Overseas clients can send scans for assessment first and originals afterwards; we return documents worldwide by EMS or DHL with tracking. Talk to the NYC Legal team on any business day — you get a working plan, not a generic price list.

344. Can I hire a stage interpreter for a Korean brand product launch event in Thailand?

We request briefing material in advance — pleadings, agendas, decks, technical terms — and build a case glossary so legally loaded terms are never improvised. Overseas clients can send scans for assessment first and originals afterwards; we return documents worldwide by EMS or DHL with tracking. Send your documents for a free assessment at +66-83-249-4999 or contact@nyconlinetranslation.com.