Inheritance

Inheritance procedures when there is a property in a foreign country.

Inheritance procedures when a foreigner is the decedent or heir

Making a will and executing the will

Research of heirs and inherited property

Division of inheritance

Infringement claims for Legally Reserved Portion of the estate

Assisting in the execution of probate proceedings (will execution proceedings) in foreign countries on the Japanese side or representing the beneficiary's side

In our firm, the international inheritance cases have been increasing. 

In case such as when a foreign spouse (or a family member) dies in Japan or abroad, or when the deceased's property is in a financial institution abroad or in a foreign country, or when a Japanese or a foreigner in a foreign country is the heir, we have been providing legal services. We have solved these legal problems by consulting and representing our clients in a variety of cases, such as investigation of domestic and foreign inheritance, cancellation and refund procedures for deposits, at financial institutions, negotiation with other heirs, division of inheritance mediation, execution of wills, supporting Japan side on the oversea probate procedures, preparation of wills, etc.

In this area, just like the international divorce cases, international jurisdiction, governing law, use of foreign languages, and cooperation with foreign lawyers are important. We have rich experiences on such matters.

Also, our strength is that we are affiliated with a tax firm specializing in international taxation, which enables us to provide comprehensive solutions, including inheritance tax.