Protecting the Rights of a Minor Heir: Appointment as Co-Administrator of an Estate in Thailand
Detailed Description
Our client—a legal representative of a child whose close relative passed away—approached us. Because information about the death arrived with a delay, a judicial probate and asset distribution process had already been initiated by another party before our intervention. This relative was attempting to obtain the status of sole estate administrator, which would have granted them full control over all assets of the deceased (bank accounts, real estate, and other structures). Given that our client's child had a legal right to inherit from this close relative, a critical situation arose that required an immediate legal response.
The Client's Problem
The client faced the threat of completely losing control over the inherited property, as the opposing party had begun the process of securing administrator powers without the participation of the child's legal representative. Urgent protection of the minor's rights within the already open court case was required.
What We Did
Our team took the following steps:
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Analysis and Preparation: We promptly reviewed all available documents, confirmed the child's inheritance interest, and prepared well-founded objections to the opposing party's claims.
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Entering the Proceedings: We officially entered the court process, representing the interests of the client and their child.
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Legal Strategy: Our primary objective was to prevent a monopoly on asset disposal and achieve the appointment of our client as a co-administrator of the estate, thereby ensuring transparency and control over property management.
Result
The court fully supported our position and appointed our client as the second administrator of the estate. This established legal balance: neither party can now make key decisions or dispose of the property unilaterally. The client obtained an effective instrument to protect their child's interests, and the entire process from initial consultation to receiving the court order took about three months. This case confirms that even if a probate process in Thailand has already begun without your participation, you retain the right to protect your interests.
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