THREE CAREFUL SERVICES
What we prepare, and how we prepare it
Each service is described below in the detail it deserves. We encourage you to read at your own pace and to reach us with any questions that come to mind.
← Back to homeHow we approach each matter
Every engagement at Sathaphon Legal follows the same broad pattern, regardless of which service is involved. We begin with a conversation — unhurried and with no expectation of any particular outcome — in which we try to understand what the client actually wants and whether our services can help. Only after that conversation do we discuss the specific documents that might be prepared and the steps involved.
The drafting phase is carried out by our document drafter, who prepares each instrument with care and reviews it before presenting it to the client. The client then reads the draft in full, ideally with enough time to consider it calmly before the next meeting. Changes are made as many times as needed. The final document is not signed until the client has confirmed that it reflects their wishes accurately.
Witnessing is arranged according to the requirements of the relevant Thai law, and the client is guided through each step of that process so that nothing feels unclear or rushed. Once the document is complete, we provide a short written note describing its purpose and the circumstances in which it should be used — something family members can consult without legal training.
Living Will and Directive Preparation
A patient service for clients who would like to put in place a clear written directive describing their wishes for medical care, household arrangements, and the management of their personal matters in the event that they are no longer able to express those wishes themselves.
The work covers a calm conversation about the client's priorities, drafting of the directive in plain language, review of each section with the client, and witnessing in accordance with the relevant Thai requirements. The document is designed to be read calmly by the family at the relevant time.
- Personal priorities conversation
- Plain-language directive drafting
- Section-by-section review with client
- Formal witnessing arranged
- Family guidance note included
How it unfolds
Initial conversation about your wishes and priorities
Draft directive prepared in plain language
Review meeting — you read and consider each section
Any changes made and document finalised
Signing and witnessing in accordance with Thai law
4,600 THB
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Lifetime Gift Documentation
For clients who would like to make a gift of property or other significant assets during their own lifetime and would like the arrangement properly documented for long-term family records.
The work covers a written record of the client's intentions, drafting of the relevant gift document, coordination with any beneficiary or trustee involved, and a short written note describing the practical effect of the arrangement for the family's reference. The pace is set by the client throughout.
- Written record of client intentions
- Gift instrument drafting
- Beneficiary or trustee coordination
- Practical effect note for family reference
- Completed before any transfer takes effect
How it unfolds
Conversation about the intended gift and family context
Written record of intentions prepared
Gift document drafted and reviewed with client
Coordination with beneficiary or trustee as needed
Document completed with family reference note
7,800 THB
Enquire about this serviceLifetime Estate Plan with Annual Review
A comprehensive service in which the firm acts as the client's long-term written record-keeper for their estate plan, with a structured annual review meeting and a clear written summary at each cycle.
The work covers preparation of the initial plan, an annual conversation with the client about any changes in their situation, drafting of any updates the client wishes to make, and a calm written summary at the close of each review. The arrangement is designed to support a relationship over many years, with no expectation that any particular step is taken in any single year.
- Initial estate plan preparation
- Annual review conversation
- Updates drafted as the client's situation changes
- Written summary at each review cycle
- Long-term relationship, no fixed agenda each year
How it unfolds
Initial planning conversation and estate plan preparation
Plan reviewed and agreed with client
Annual review meeting each year
Any changes drafted and confirmed
Written summary issued at close of each cycle
14,000 THB / year
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Which service is right for you?
This table may help you think through which service fits your current situation. You are also welcome to call us and we will talk it through with you.
| Feature | Living Will 4,600 THB |
Lifetime Gift 7,800 THB |
Estate Plan 14,000 THB/yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal care directive | — | ||
| Asset transfer documentation | — | ||
| Annual review meeting | — | — | |
| Written summary each cycle | — | — | |
| Family guidance note | |||
| Formal witnessing | |||
| Best suited for | Those setting out medical & care wishes | Those transferring assets now | Those wanting a long-term arrangement |
Standards that apply to every matter
Strict confidentiality
Nothing discussed in any client meeting is shared with anyone outside the firm without direct client instruction.
Thai legal compliance
All documents are prepared and executed in accordance with the requirements of Thai law, including witnessing requirements where applicable.
Written engagement confirmation
Every engagement is confirmed in a short written note setting out the scope, fee, and expected steps before any work begins.
Plain language throughout
Documents are reviewed for clarity before presentation to the client. Legal terminology is explained, not assumed.
Client-led pace
No step is taken until the client has confirmed they are ready. Meetings have no fixed end time.
Fixed fee, no surprises
Fees are agreed in writing before work begins and are not subject to change based on time spent.
Service fees
Living Will
4,600 THB
Per engagement
- Priorities conversation
- Plain-language drafting
- Review meeting
- Formal witnessing
- Family guidance note
Lifetime Gift
7,800 THB
Per engagement
- Intentions record
- Gift instrument drafting
- Beneficiary coordination
- Family reference note
- Witnessing as required
Estate Plan
14,000 THB
Per year
- Initial plan preparation
- Annual review meeting
- Updates drafted as needed
- Written summary each cycle
- Long-term relationship
A conversation carries no obligation
If you would like to discuss which of these services might be useful in your situation, we are glad to speak with you — by telephone, or in person at our Bangkok office.
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