Terms & Conditions

1. Definitions

In these Terms and Conditions, the following terms have the meanings set out below:

• "Firm", "We", "Us", "Our" — Ayutthaya Counsel, a legal practice registered in Thailand and operating from 89 Soi Sathorn 12, Si Lom, Bang Rak, Bangkok 10500.
• "Client", "You", "Your" — any individual or entity that instructs the firm to provide legal services, or that uses this website.
• "Services" — probate application preparation, executor support service, and full probate administration, as described on this website and in the firm's engagement documentation.
• "Instruction" — a client's written acceptance of a service proposal from the firm, initiating an engagement.
• "Matter" — a specific probate or estate administration matter handled by the firm on behalf of a client.
• "Website" — the website operated by the firm at ayutthayna.biz.

2. Acceptance of terms

By using the website or by submitting an enquiry, you confirm that you are at least 18 years of age and have the legal capacity to enter into an agreement. Where you submit an enquiry on behalf of an estate or on behalf of another person, you confirm that you are authorised to do so.

A formal engagement with the firm begins only upon the firm's written acceptance of an instruction and the client's agreement to the firm's engagement letter. Use of the website or submission of an enquiry form does not itself constitute an instruction or create a legal relationship between the enquirer and the firm.

3. Services provided

Ayutthaya Counsel provides the following services to executors, administrators, and families dealing with estates in Thailand:

• Probate application preparation — document compilation, application drafting, and early-stage registry coordination.
• Executor support service — written stage briefings, correspondence drafting, and decision recording for appointed executors.
• Full probate administration — complete administration from initial application to final distribution and closing account.

All services are provided in relation to Thai law and Thai legal proceedings. The firm does not advise on foreign law. Where a matter requires advice on the law of another jurisdiction, clients are advised to seek separate legal counsel in that jurisdiction.

4. Client responsibilities

The client agrees to:

• Provide accurate and complete information relevant to the matter, and to notify the firm promptly of any changes to information previously provided.
• Respond to the firm's written requests within a reasonable time, particularly where a court or registry deadline is approaching.
• Not misrepresent their authority to instruct the firm or their relationship to the estate or deceased.
• Pay all fees as agreed in the engagement letter and, separately, all disbursements (court fees, registry charges, stamp duties) as they fall due.

5. Fees and payment

Service fees are stated in Thai baht (THB) and are fixed for the scope of service described in the engagement letter. Fees cover the firm's legal and administrative work only. They do not include court filing fees, stamp duties, land office charges, translation costs, or other disbursements payable to third parties or government authorities.

An estimate of anticipated disbursements is provided in writing at the outset of each instruction. Where disbursements exceed the estimate materially, the firm will notify the client in advance and seek agreement before incurring the additional cost.

Payment terms are set out in the engagement letter. The firm reserves the right to suspend work on a matter where fees remain outstanding beyond the agreed payment period, and where reasonable notice of suspension has been given in writing.

6. Intellectual property

All content on this website — including text, layout, and documentation — is the property of Ayutthaya Counsel and is protected under Thai copyright law. You may access and use the website for personal, non-commercial purposes. You may not reproduce, republish, or distribute website content without written permission from the firm. Documents prepared by the firm in the course of a client instruction are provided to the client for the purpose of that instruction and may not be adapted or represented as original work without consent.

7. Disclaimers

Information published on this website is provided for general reference only and does not constitute legal advice. The application of Thai inheritance law to any specific matter depends on its individual facts and cannot be assessed without a proper review of the relevant documents and circumstances. Website visitors should not act on information from this website without obtaining specific legal advice.

The firm does not warrant that the website will be available at all times, free from error, or that any specific outcome will result from engaging its services. Probate and estate administration are subject to court and registry processes outside the firm's control, and no representation is made as to specific timelines, results, or outcomes.

8. Limitation of liability

To the extent permitted by Thai law, the firm's liability to a client arising from any instruction is limited to the fees paid by the client for that instruction. The firm is not liable for indirect, consequential, or economic losses arising from a delay or error attributable to a court, registry, asset holder, or other third party. Nothing in these terms limits the firm's liability for fraud, wilful misconduct, or any other liability that cannot lawfully be excluded.

9. Termination of engagement

A client may terminate an engagement at any time by written notice to the firm. Where an engagement is terminated before completion, the firm will invoice for work completed to the date of termination at a rate proportionate to the fixed service fee. The client remains responsible for any disbursements already incurred.

The firm may terminate an engagement if the client fails to comply with a material obligation under the engagement letter, including payment obligations, and does not remedy the failure within 14 days of written notice. The firm will not terminate an engagement where doing so would cause prejudice to a live court proceeding without providing reasonable advance notice to the client.

10. Disputes and governing law

These Terms and Conditions and any engagement entered into under them are governed by the laws of the Kingdom of Thailand. Any dispute arising from the firm's services shall first be addressed through direct discussion between the parties. Where a dispute cannot be resolved informally within 30 days, either party may refer it to the Thai courts with jurisdiction over Bangkok (Bang Rak District).

For enquiries and concerns related to service delivery, please write to [email protected] in the first instance.

11. Changes to these terms

These Terms and Conditions may be updated from time to time. The current version is always available on this page. Changes take effect from the date shown at the top of the document. Continued use of the website or an ongoing engagement after the effective date constitutes acceptance of the revised terms, save that any changes do not retrospectively affect the terms of an engagement already in progress.

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