upon Death

nkstan wrote:
]My stepdaughter is my sole heir in Thailand.I told her the same,If I die,before notifying anyone,take the bank book and the ATM card and empty the accounts!

Stan's post raises a virtual legal minefield for the unwary where the natural children of an ex wife is concerned. A step child is only related to you by virtue of marriage to the parent. If that marriage is terminated by divorce the 'step' is also broken. The child has no legal connection to you unless you proceed with a full adoption. Therefore even if you will your assets to it ,any 'natural' heirs, children or grandchildren could, if aware and so minded, contest the inheritance.Even why your bank account was emptied after your death.

trubrit wrote:Even why your bank account was emptied after your death.

Hi Trubrit
As you are probably aware it is a criminal offence to use an ATM card of a deceased person (UK Law)
I would think the same applies in Thailand or maybe you can correct me.

lepidoptra wrote:

trubrit wrote:Even why your bank account was emptied after your death.

Hi Trubrit
As you are probably aware it is a criminal offence to use an ATM card of a deceased person (UK Law)
I would think the same applies in Thailand or maybe you can correct me.

Quite correct, as I said , a virtual legal minefield. I was only addressing the family inheritance side but as you point out there are laws being broken that could involve criminal action be taken . Not a nice legacy to inherit .