Why Choose Us

What makes working with Maradok Trust different

Inheritance matters call for measured care, not speed or pressure. Our approach is built around the families we serve — not around a generic legal template.

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Core Advantages

What we bring to every case

Specialist estate knowledge

Our team focuses exclusively on inheritance matters. This means the knowledge applied to your case runs deep rather than broad.

Unhurried consultation

Families are not rushed. The first consultation is a genuine conversation — to understand the situation fully before any path is suggested.

Bilingual support

We serve Thai-speaking and English-speaking clients with equal care. Written communications and summaries are available in either language.

Written record of every stage

After each meeting, families receive a written summary of what was covered and what was agreed. Nothing is left to memory alone.

Clear, stated fees

Fees are communicated before any work begins. There are no unexpected additions, and work does not proceed until you have agreed in writing.

Chiang Mai local knowledge

We understand local court procedures in northern Thailand. This matters when navigating timelines and administrative requirements specific to the region.

In Depth

Each benefit, explained

Professional expertise

Estate Law · Thailand

Inheritance law in Thailand sits within the Civil and Commercial Code and involves specific procedures around estate registration, court submissions, and the role of administrators. Our team has worked with estate matters in the Chiang Mai region for over a decade. That accumulated experience means fewer surprises for the families we support.

Experience across testate and intestate estates
Knowledge of local court procedures in Chiang Mai
Familiarity with cross-border estate considerations

Structured process

Step-by-step · Clear

Estate work often involves many interconnected steps, and families who have just experienced a loss are rarely in a position to track all of them alone. We provide a clear picture of the process from the outset, and written updates at each stage so nothing is missed or misunderstood.

Initial written summary after consultation
Document review and organization
Progress updates at agreed intervals

Client-centred service

Sensitive · Responsive

Estate work touches people at moments of loss and uncertainty. We take that seriously. Communication is measured and respectful, and we respond to client questions within one business day so families are never left wondering what is happening.

Same-day or next-day response to enquiries
One point of contact throughout each case
Sensitive handling of family dynamics

Value and pricing

Transparent · Stated upfront

Our service fees are fixed and stated clearly before any engagement begins. An Estate Overview Consultation is ฿1,490. Will and Records Support begins at ฿2,640. Estate Matter Representation begins at ฿4,070 with scope agreed after an initial assessment. No work proceeds without written agreement on fees.

Fixed entry-point fees for consultation and records work
Written fee agreement before each stage
No hidden additions

Outcomes and resolution

Thorough · Fair

Our aim in each case is a resolution that accurately reflects the estate and the wishes it contains, where those wishes are known. For contested matters, we prepare thoroughly and represent clients respectfully in all proceedings. We do not overstate what outcomes are possible.

Thorough preparation for all proceedings
Honest assessment of likely timelines
Focus on fair resolution over prolonged process

Comparison

How Maradok Trust compares

Feature	Typical providers	Maradok Trust
Written consultation summary	Not standard	Included
Bilingual service (TH / EN)	Often unavailable	Available
Fees agreed before work begins	Variable	Always
No-pressure first conversation	Rare	Standard practice
Single point of contact per case	Often rotated	Yes
Focus exclusively on estate matters	General practice	Dedicated focus

Distinctive Features

What you will not find elsewhere

Post-consultation written summary — always

Every consultation at Maradok Trust, including the first one, ends with a written summary given to the family. This is not something families need to request — it is part of how we work.

Estate assessment before representation begins

For contested estate matters, we assess the case on its facts before advising on any course of action. Families are never pushed toward representation before it is clear that is the right path.

Northern Thailand court familiarity

Chiang Mai's local court procedures and timelines carry their own characteristics. Working with a firm that knows the local system means fewer delays and a more realistic picture of how long things take.

Cross-cultural estate experience

We have supported families where estate matters cross cultural and national lines — including cases involving assets and heirs in multiple countries. This experience is relatively rare among local estate practitioners.

Recognition

Milestones and memberships

12+

Years in estate practice
in northern Thailand

340+

Families assisted
across Chiang Mai region

Languages of service
Thai and English

100%

Cases with written
client summaries provided

Lawyers Council of Thailand — Member in good standing

Active membership with the Lawyers Council of Thailand, with all conduct standards observed.

Chiang Mai Legal Practitioners Association — Active member

Participation in continuing legal education and regional professional standards discussions.

A first conversation is always unhurried

If you have questions about an estate, a will, or an ongoing dispute, we are here to listen and explain. There is no obligation to proceed.

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