Accounts of Working with Nakhon Advocates

My mother passed in February and we were not sure whether a formal probate was even needed. The probate eligibility review gave us exactly what we needed — a clear written note explaining the position and what our options were. We did not feel rushed, and the note was written in a way the whole family could read together. It saved us from making a costly mistake out of uncertainty.

Our family disagreement over my father's estate was difficult on many levels. Khun Nattaya handled the hearing representation with considerable skill, and I appreciated that she kept us informed at each stage without us having to ask. The process took around nine months — about what we were told to expect — and reached a resolution that, while not everything we had hoped for, was fair. I would engage them again without hesitation.

What I found most valuable was the clarity at the beginning — not vague promises, but a genuine assessment of what could and could not be achieved given the facts. Khun Somchai was straightforward about the range of outcomes we might expect, which helped me make a properly informed decision about whether to proceed. That kind of honesty is not always easy to find.

I contacted Nakhon Advocates from Bangkok by video call when my uncle died in Korat and left an estate involving two pieces of land and a bank account. The remote consultation worked well, and the written advisory note arrived within two weeks. I did not need to make the trip down at that stage, which made a difficult time a little more manageable.

The comprehensive estate litigation took roughly two years in total, including an appeal. I want to be realistic in this review — it was a hard process, and there were stretches where progress felt slow, though I understand that is the nature of court proceedings in Thailand. What I valued was that the same advocate, Khun Somchai, remained on the file from beginning to end. I always knew who to call.

My siblings and I had been going in circles for months before we contacted Nakhon Advocates. Within a few weeks of the initial consultation, we had a written assessment that helped us understand what our actual legal position was — as opposed to what various family members had been assuming. Even if the process that followed was difficult, having that clarity at the start made a real difference to how we approached everything.