The Garuda Law Difference
What Families Find When They Come to Us
There are many legal practices in Bangkok. What distinguishes Garuda Law is not just expertise, but the deliberate way that expertise is delivered — with patience, plain language, and a genuine regard for the people involved.
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Six Reasons Families Trust Garuda Law
Thai-Accredited Legal Expertise
Every lawyer at the firm holds current accreditation with the Lawyers Council of Thailand and carries specialist experience in estate and inheritance law.
A Pace Set by the Family
We do not rush matters. Each case moves at the speed that the family is comfortable with, without pressure to proceed before things are clearly understood.
Written Record at Every Step
After each consultation and significant filing, families receive a written summary of what was done and what comes next — nothing is left to verbal memory.
Fixed-Scope Fees in Thai Baht
Our three service engagements are priced clearly at ฿4,550, ฿9,800, and ฿17,400 respectively. No surprise billing; no uncertainty about costs during a difficult time.
One Lawyer Throughout
From first conversation to closing, the same lawyer manages the matter. The family's circumstances are fully known and never have to be re-explained.
Cross-Border Estate Understanding
Bangkok's expatriate community often holds assets in multiple countries. The team is experienced in the intersection of Thai and foreign estate law, and handles cross-border matters with care.
Professional Expertise
Fourteen Years of Estate Law Practice in Thailand
Thai inheritance law is a specialised field. The Civil and Commercial Code provisions governing succession, combined with land law restrictions and court procedures at the Probate Division, require a level of familiarity that generalist practices rarely possess.
Garuda Law has focused on this area of law since its founding. Over fourteen years, the team has assisted more than 380 families, building a depth of practical knowledge that benefits every client who comes through the door.
- Specialist knowledge of Thai Probate Division procedures
- Experience with both testate and intestate estate administration
- Recognition of foreign wills under Thai law
- Land Department transfer procedures for inherited property
- Full family court representation where required
- Private, unhurried initial consultation
- All correspondence handled on the client's behalf
- No passing between departments or colleagues
- Telephone and email contact throughout the engagement
- Sensitivity to grief and family dynamics at all times
Service Excellence
A Service Shaped Around the Family, Not the Process
Most legal practices are structured around the legal process itself. Garuda Law is structured around the family. That means the timeline, the communication frequency, the language used, and the depth of explanation are all calibrated to what the family actually needs — not to an administrative template.
Value & Pricing
Fixed Scope, Transparent Fees — No Surprises
Hourly billing for legal work creates a particular kind of anxiety for families who are already under stress. Our fee structure is different: three fixed-scope engagements, each with a clear price and a defined scope of work.
Should the scope of a matter change, that is discussed and agreed before any additional work is undertaken. Families always know what they are paying for — and what it will cost.
How We Compare
A Different Kind of Legal Experience
Typical Legal Practice
- Hourly billing with unpredictable totals
- Matter passed between junior and senior staff
- Legal jargon throughout communications
- Pace determined by the practice's workload
- Limited written summaries for non-lawyers
- Generalist focus across many practice areas
Garuda Law
- Fixed-scope fees agreed at the outset
- One consistent lawyer from start to finish
- Plain language at every stage
- Pace set according to the family's needs
- Written summaries after each significant step
- Specialist focus on inheritance and estate law only
What Sets Us Apart
Features You Will Not Find Elsewhere
Written Summary After Every Session
Every consultation and significant filing is followed by a clear written record delivered to the family. This is standard practice at Garuda Law — not an optional extra — because we believe families should always have something tangible to refer back to.
Specialisation in Cross-Border Estates
International families with Thai assets face legal questions that most local firms have limited experience with. Garuda Law's team has handled numerous cross-border matters and understands the recognition of foreign documents under Thai law.
Grief-Aware Client Communication
Our team is trained to communicate in a way that acknowledges the emotional context of inheritance work. Tone, timing, and the choice of words are all considered with care — because the experience of the process matters, not just the legal outcome.
No-Obligation First Conversation
We never push families toward a commitment in the first session. The initial conversation is about listening and explaining — not about securing instructions. Families are free to take their time before deciding whether to proceed.
Recognition & Milestones
A Record Built Over Time
14+
Years in Practice
380+
Families Assisted
40+
Cross-Border Cases
3
Clear Service Tiers
Lawyers Council of Thailand
Active member and fully accredited — current registration maintained each year.
Thai Bar Association
All practising lawyers at Garuda Law are registered members in good standing.
Recommended Practitioner 2024
Listed among recommended estate law practitioners in the Bangkok Legal Directory for 2024.
See the Difference for Yourself
An initial conversation with Garuda Law carries no obligation. Call us, send a message, or simply come in to Sathorn when you are ready. We will listen carefully and help you understand what the situation requires.
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