doggie1955 Posted March 3, 2019 Share Posted March 3, 2019 Let's just say your Thai Wife dies here in Thailand, what happens to your home, everything in the home, land, car/truck, bank account... As we all know, shit happens here in Thailand every day. The Wife just goes to 7/11 to get something and she gets hit by a truck and dies. We all know how her family will be at your home looking at what they can get their hands on, even if you paid for it all. So how do you protect yourself, what do you need to do? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BritManToo Posted March 3, 2019 Share Posted March 3, 2019 If my former Thai wife dies, I get the mortgage paid off on my house. I would say, the best policy is, don't pay upfront for stuff you can never own. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Almer Posted March 3, 2019 Share Posted March 3, 2019 This will make a few think Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pilotman Posted March 3, 2019 Share Posted March 3, 2019 Make sure that she has a legally drawn will is the first step in protecting yourself, then life insurance with you as the beneficiary, failing all that, pack a big bag and leave the country, quickly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lopburi3 Posted March 3, 2019 Share Posted March 3, 2019 Better your family relations now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scotinsiam Posted March 3, 2019 Share Posted March 3, 2019 Get another wife quickly and sign over to her........oh no forget that ???? Get a reputable Thai Lawyer..... ???? Talk with the village headman... ???? Payoff the parasites loving relatives with a one off payment ... ???? run away? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morch Posted March 3, 2019 Share Posted March 3, 2019 A detailed will, specifying clearly what's what and who gets what. Even to the point of who doesn't, if that's an issue. Proper lawyer office handling things and copies in a safe place. Would also help, IMO, if how things stand were made clear to family beforehand, but that may depend on the situation. If there's no will, immediate family members (other than spouse) stand to get quite a bit of the inheritance (at least when it comes to real-estate). And unless one is blessed with especially nice relatives, this could prove to be a problem. There was a topic discussing such a situation some months ago, by @tutsiwarrior . Many informative posts on there, plus accounts of how things go down or are handled in reality. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kwasaki Posted March 3, 2019 Share Posted March 3, 2019 30 minutes ago, doggie1955 said: We all know how her family will be at your home looking at what they can get their hands on, even if you paid for it all. So how do you protect yourself, what do you need to do? Why would they do that if your legally married and your wife has son or daughter. My problem would be finding another 400,000 before immigration kicked me out they wouldn't care. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheryl Posted March 3, 2019 Share Posted March 3, 2019 The home and land issue I understand, since they can't be in your name. But why on earth have vehicles and bank accounts without your name on them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mulambana Posted March 3, 2019 Share Posted March 3, 2019 When my GF was diagnosed with bone marrow cancer, she told me that her family was waiting like vultures to take her house and car. I don't stay with her so I don't have any problem with that but I wanted my minor daughter to inherit her property (house, furniture, appliances, air con, gold and car) and we did a will at the amphoe indicating that only my minor daughter will inherit her mom's property (house, furniture, appliances, air-con, gold and car) after her death. Her family will inherit only her TV. She responded to medications and doing very well now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morch Posted March 3, 2019 Share Posted March 3, 2019 5 minutes ago, Sheryl said: The home and land issue I understand, since they can't be in your name. But why on earth have vehicles and bank accounts without your name on them? As far as I understand, as long as there's a will in place, a foreign spouse may be granted a time frame in which he can sort out ownership. Gets more complicated in cases of shared ownership/inheritance. Mrs. Morch got a car and a couple of bank account in her own name. I think that's not unusual. We also have a joint account, and I have others solely under my name. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simon43 Posted March 3, 2019 Share Posted March 3, 2019 If you have to 'protect' yourself from her family, then you have married the wrong person.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sanemax Posted March 3, 2019 Share Posted March 3, 2019 1 minute ago, simon43 said: If you have to 'protect' yourself from her family, then you have married the wrong person.... At least he only did it once and not THREE times Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pilotman Posted March 3, 2019 Share Posted March 3, 2019 7 minutes ago, simon43 said: If you have to 'protect' yourself from her family, then you have married the wrong person.... Surely you marry the woman, not her family. It's not her fault if they are vultures. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colinneil Posted March 3, 2019 Share Posted March 3, 2019 8 minutes ago, simon43 said: If you have to 'protect' yourself from her family, then you have married the wrong person.... Simon ole lad, why make that comment? My wife is a fantastic, loving, caring, honest lady. Now her family are the complete opposite, they steal, con, lie every single day. My wife dies i am totally knackered, i have thought about this a few times, time for me to pop a pile of pills and join her. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pilotman Posted March 3, 2019 Share Posted March 3, 2019 Reminds me of the old Jackie Mason joke: 'I think my girlfriend is the most wonderful lady in the World, however, to my wife.................' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cornishcarlos Posted March 3, 2019 Share Posted March 3, 2019 15 minutes ago, simon43 said: If you have to 'protect' yourself from her family, then you have married the wrong person.... What a ridiculous statement... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharlieH Posted March 3, 2019 Share Posted March 3, 2019 Inflammatory remark removed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ravip Posted March 3, 2019 Share Posted March 3, 2019 If your Thai wife dies, how do you protect yourself from her family... The best advice is for non-Thais NOT to marry Thai ladies. All will be in safe hands in the arms of your home country ladies. Thailand is dangerous, yes very. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AGareth2 Posted March 3, 2019 Share Posted March 3, 2019 17 minutes ago, Pilotman said: Surely you marry the woman, not her family. It's not her fault if they are vultures. Thai culture says otherwise Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Man Who Sold the World Posted March 3, 2019 Share Posted March 3, 2019 take your wife and go talk to a real licensed Thai Attorney, pay him/her for their professional opinion on how to protect both you and your wife in the event of an untimely death, and get a copy of their Attorney license. Visit your home country (USA) and talk to a licensed Attorney, again, pay them for their professional opinion and get a copy of their license. Then proceed. I did the above, have complete Attorney packages/documents, wills power of attorneys, living wills, etc. Costly - yes. Peace of mind is worth it. International law - YOU must protect your and your wife's interest. International Law - you need legal documents that are registered and account for all scenarios - you do need Attorneys from both countries. uhm… free legal advice on an internet forum - well... you get what you pay for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ravip Posted March 3, 2019 Share Posted March 3, 2019 1 minute ago, AGareth2 said: Thai culture says otherwise Thailand is dangerous. Why come here? Many non Thai experts will give you wrong information. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pilotman Posted March 3, 2019 Share Posted March 3, 2019 1 minute ago, ravip said: If your Thai wife dies, how do you protect yourself from her family... The best advice is for non-Thais NOT to marry Thai ladies. All will be in safe hands in the arms of your home country ladies. Thailand is dangerous, yes very. Thinking about being with one of my home country woman is the most depressing image I could ever create. Give me Thai ladies every day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ravip Posted March 3, 2019 Share Posted March 3, 2019 Just now, Pilotman said: Thinking about being with one of my home country woman is the most depressing image I could ever create. Give me Thai ladies every day. You seems to be an exception! Good luck to you and I wish you all the very best. With your pattern of thinking, you will be very happy in Thailand! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pilotman Posted March 3, 2019 Share Posted March 3, 2019 1 minute ago, ravip said: You seems to be an exception! Good luck to you and I wish you all the very best. With your pattern of thinking, you will be very happy in Thailand! I am and I'm not at all sure that I am the exception on this forum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AGareth2 Posted March 3, 2019 Share Posted March 3, 2019 6 minutes ago, ravip said: Thailand is dangerous. Why come here? Many non Thai experts will give you wrong information. Thai experts? you mean TV cynics? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cyril sneer Posted March 3, 2019 Share Posted March 3, 2019 if the family are trying to take the house from you just hire a bulldozer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pilotman Posted March 3, 2019 Share Posted March 3, 2019 1 minute ago, cyril sneer said: if the family are trying to take the house from you just hire a bulldozer who do you bulldoze, the family, or the house? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ravip Posted March 3, 2019 Share Posted March 3, 2019 5 minutes ago, AGareth2 said: Thai experts? you mean TV cynics? Absolutely! The top experts on Thailand are here - TVF. They are supreme, faultless, knows everything much better than the Thais themselves. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ravip Posted March 3, 2019 Share Posted March 3, 2019 4 minutes ago, cyril sneer said: if the family are trying to take the house from you just hire a bulldozer Why should one be so desperate to find a family? Can families be found ONLY in Thailand? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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