Death estate.

[StevePIraq]

I hope someone can help with this issue.

A guy I know has recently passed away, his body now taken to Bangkok for a post mortem, it seems he was with a lady at the time.

I do not know him well as he was a bit of a pain, to be honest he was a grumpy sod at times. I feel kind of obliged to help with his estate. He had a nice large home, car, dog and I assume bank accounts here. He did not communicate with his family in the UK, and had no long term relationship in Hua Hin.

Does any one know what happens, does the government take his estate or possible keep it for a period awaiting a claim. I have no idea how to contact his family in the UK.

[caller]

Have you contacted the British Embassy or tried a legit solicitor for advice?

[StevePIraq]

Have you contacted the British Embassy or tried a legit solicitor for advice?

Sorry to admit it but I have not, I only found out about his death yesterday. I will give the embassy a call, at least I do know the chaps full name and phone number.

[dtaai-maai]

Did he have a Facebook page?

[StevePIraq]

Did he have a Facebook page?

No, he could not use a computer, I helped him a few times with that, he had no idea how to use the phone either.

[dtaai-maai]

I have time on my hands. If you want to PM me his details and any background info you have on him (where he comes from, previous occupation, etc.), I'm happy to make some basic enquiries for you via computer and phone. Probably won't come to anything, but you never know. (No charge, of course!).

It would help if his name isn't Smith or Jones...

[StevePIraq]

I have time on my hands. If you want to PM me his details and any background info you have on him (where he comes from, previous occupation, etc.), I'm happy to make some basic enquiries for you via computer and phone. Probably won't come to anything, but you never know. (No charge, of course!).

It would help if his name isn't Smith or Jones...

DT what a kind offer, let me check with the UM Embassy on Monday first. My own lawyer has told me in the past that all foreign deaths are reported to the relevant Embassy.

[StevePIraq]

Dtaai-maai,
I contacted the Bangkok UK embassy and the Thai police have already provided them with information and they are in the process of contacting his overseas family. Seems the Thai authorities are quite on top of this.

Many thanks for your advice.