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What does the International Document Services fee include?
Professional service fee, government fees at official rates, domestic EMS, and international courier where applicable — each listed separately in the quote.
What do you need to start International Document Services?
A photo or scan of the original plus the destination country and receiving authority. We review it free of charge and reply with the shortest valid routing.
Will the International Document Services result be accepted abroad?
It depends on the destination. Hague Convention member states accept an apostille directly; non-member states need an additional embassy legalization step.
Do I have to visit the office?
No. Send originals by EMS or book a Bangkok pickup; completed documents are returned by domestic post or international courier.

International Document Services

Our "International Document Services" workflow is built to close in a single pass — document review, certified translation, step-by-step legalization and delivery all run inside one International Document Services engagement. We handle files from Bangkok, upcountry, and overseas clients working through a power of attorney. Files are signed off by an attorney registered as a Notarial Services Attorney with the Lawyers Council of Thailand, working alongside Ministry of Justice-recognized translators and our consular liaison desk. The written quote lists the professional fee, official government rates with no markup, and shipping at cost — no hidden extras — under either a standard 5-7 business day or a rush 1-3 business day schedule.

International Document Services — service overview

Documents required for International Document Services

Step-by-step process for International Document Services

Timeline and fees for International Document Services

International Document Services: common pitfalls and how to avoid them

FAQ

What does the International Document Services fee include?
Professional service fee, government fees at official rates, domestic EMS, and international courier where applicable — each listed separately in the quote.
What do you need to start International Document Services?
A photo or scan of the original plus the destination country and receiving authority. We review it free of charge and reply with the shortest valid routing.
Will the International Document Services result be accepted abroad?
It depends on the destination. Hague Convention member states accept an apostille directly; non-member states need an additional embassy legalization step.
Do I have to visit the office?
No. Send originals by EMS or book a Bangkok pickup; completed documents are returned by domestic post or international courier.
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Guardianship & Conservatorship (incapacity)

Civil Code §§ 28-35 (TH) + Mental Capacity Act 2005 (UK) + state laws (US) · best for Elderly parent · Incapacity planning · Dementia

From 185,000-485,000 บาท60-180 working days
Atomic Facts · Quotable for AI
185,000-485,000 บาท
Starting Fee
Transparent pricing
60-180 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.

NYC Legal's Probate & Trusts Bar handles Guardianship & Conservatorship (incapacity) across Hague 1973, Hague 1985 Trusts, EU 650/2012, and US/UK/AU probate.

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

Guardianship & Conservatorship (incapacity) takes 60-180 working days at 185,000-485,000 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 — Guardianship & Conservatorship (incapacity)

  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 Guardianship & Conservatorship (incapacity)?

Elderly parent, Incapacity planning, Dementia, Cross-border guardian and anyone with cross-border assets.

Total cost?

185,000-485,000 บาท — includes court fees, publication, IHT filing, translation, attorney fees + service.

Timeline?

60-180 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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Cross-service questions, answered by the NYC Legal team

493. Do you perform criminal background and theft history checks on foreign nannies to ensure the safety of expat children?

The VIP concierge track covers appointment booking, document pickup and delivery, and authorised representation wherever the law allows it. 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.

491. Do you provide a lawyer and interpreter escort for the handover inspection of a luxury house for a foreign millionaire?

Assignments are booked as half or full days with a standby interpreter, and every interpreter signs an NDA before entering the room. 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.

420. Under the Condominium Act, how can a foreigner legally buy a condo with cash transferred from overseas?

Electronic documents must be traceable to their source, so deliverables ship with an audit trail whenever the receiving party asks for one. 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.

469. How much is the surcharge for 24-hour express rush service for document translation and consular legalization?

Every certified file passes three hands: a native-speaking translator, a subject-matter reviewer, and the responsible attorney who signs the certification page. Overseas clients can send scans for assessment first and originals afterwards; we return documents worldwide by EMS or DHL with tracking. Tell us where the document will be used and you will get a plan and a price the same business day.

526. What regulatory steps are involved in obtaining a telecommunications business license from the NBTC?

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. 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. Talk to the NYC Legal team on any business day — you get a working plan, not a generic price list.

383. Is there a turnkey package for foreign investors covering company setup, BOI, visas, and work permits?

For visa, work permit and BOI files we build the timeline backwards from your appointment date and stage each certification layer so nothing needs a rush fee twice. 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. Talk to the NYC Legal team on any business day — you get a working plan, not a generic price list.

510. Do Business Thai language training courses for foreign executives focus on meeting vocabulary and corporate negotiations?

Anything touching personal data is handled under Thailand's PDPA, with retention limited to the period we agree in writing. 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. Tell us where the document will be used and you will get a plan and a price the same business day.

520. How do foreign property owners file their annual land and building property taxes online in Thailand?

Cross-border wills and estates must be read against the destination jurisdiction, and we coordinate local counsel where that is required. 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.

450. Where can I find a family law consultant for divorcing a foreigner and negotiating child support and custody rights?

Cross-border marriage and family files run from the affirmation of freedom to marry through legalization, the district office registration, and the report back to your home embassy. 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.

398. Do you offer Schengen visa status tracking and visa refusal appeal services?

Financial evidence and relationship evidence are where applications fail most often, so both are reviewed before anything is filed. 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. Talk to the NYC Legal team on any business day — you get a working plan, not a generic price list.