Notary Probate & Inheritance for US Assets (Ancillary Probate)
Since Thailand acceded to the 1961 Hague Apostille Convention on 25 December 2025, the outbound chain has shortened — but Notary Public remains the entry stamp for almost every document category. Thai heirs claiming US real estate, brokerage or bank assets — Affidavit of Heirship, Renunciation and POA notarised for a US attorney. Request a bundled quote: Notary + MFA + destination embassy, one invoice.
The NYC workflow for United States
Thai heirs claiming US real estate, brokerage or bank assets — Affidavit of Heirship, Renunciation and POA notarised for a US attorney.
Documents in this class are filed with US Probate Courts, Estate Attorneys, IRS Form 706-NA, State Recorder Offices, each with specific formatting NYC knows from continuous casework — Notarial Services Attorneys, sworn translators and MFA / embassy messengers all work the file inside one folder.
Frequently asked questions about — Legalisation chain
- 1Notary Public — Affidavit of Heirship, Renunciation, POA
- 2MFA Apostille (Thailand is now a Hague member)
- 3US Attorney files Ancillary Probate in the situs state
United States is a Hague Apostille member. Since Thailand joined the Convention on 25 Dec 2025, Consular Legalisation is no longer needed for most documents.
Why Notary Public matters for — Frequently notarised documents
- Affidavit of Heirship stating the family relationship
- Renunciation / Waiver of Bond
- Power of Attorney to the US Attorney
- Certified Death Certificate (Thai → English + notary)
- Family Tree Affidavit
Pre-notarisation checklist for — Local tips (United States)
- •Ancillary probate rules vary by state — California, Florida and New York hold the most Thai-owned assets; NYC teams with state-savvy estate attorneys.
- •IRS Form 706-NA (non-resident estate tax return) is due within 9 months if US-situs assets exceed USD 60,000, even when no tax is owed.
- •Renunciations must be filed within 9 months of death — after that the IRS treats the heir as having accepted.
FAQ — United States
What is Ancillary Probate?
A secondary probate opened in the US state where assets sit, once the primary probate has been granted in the decedent's home country (Thailand).
What if there is no will?
Intestate succession under state law applies — an Affidavit of Heirship and Family Tree, both notarised in Thailand, let the court appoint an administrator.
Which assets skip probate?
Joint Tenancy WROS, POD / TOD accounts and living trusts pass directly to the beneficiary.