Effective Estate Planning: Navigating Inheritance Procedures and Communicating with Your Younger Son's Family

Effective Estate Planning: Navigating Inheritance Procedures and Communicating with Your Younger Son’s Family

Question from a reader:
This is a consultation regarding inheritance. My father passed away 15 years ago, and at that time, I transferred all savings to my mother, allowing her to inherit everything. However, I did not take any steps regarding the land or the family home, leaving them in my father’s name. I am the eldest son, and there was

Comprehensive Guide to Inheritance Basics and Distribution Methods by Family Structure

Comprehensive Guide to Inheritance Basics and Distribution Methods by Family Structure

Question from a reader:
Please tell me about inheritance. In a family structure consisting of a father, mother, and two children, when the mother first passes away, I believe the inheritance would be divided with the father receiving 1/2 and the children receiving 1/2 (1/4 each since there are two children). Then, when the father passes away, will all the inheritance

Complete Guide to Inheritance Waiver and Estate Succession: How Your Mother's Inheritance Waiver Affects Your Father's Estate

Complete Guide to Inheritance Waiver and Estate Succession: How Your Mother’s Inheritance Waiver Affects Your Father’s Estate

Question from a reader:
I have not yet inherited my father’s estate, who passed away last year, and this year my mother has also passed away. I believe my brother and I are the two heirs, but there are two properties in my family home. One is not registered, and both are still in my father’s name. If I renounce my

Understanding the Relationship Between Inheritance Waiver and Acceptance Under Article 921-3 of the Civil Code

Understanding the Relationship Between Inheritance Waiver and Acceptance Under Article 921-3 of the Civil Code

Question from a reader:
I have a question regarding inheritance under civil law. Article 921, item 3 states, “However, this does not apply after the heir who has become an heir by renouncing the inheritance has approved the inheritance.” Regarding this part, I understand that if someone has renounced their inheritance but then engages in acts of concealment or other acts

Essential Guide to Inheritance Transfer and Key Considerations for Inheritance Tax

Essential Guide to Inheritance Transfer and Key Considerations for Inheritance Tax

Question from a reader:
Please tell me about the transfer of inheritance shares. Currently, my unmarried brother has assets worth about 30 million yen. Assuming that my brother, who is in poor health, will pass away first, my sister and I are discussing this matter. We have agreed that my sister will inherit the bank deposits, and I will inherit the

Understanding the Differences Between Gift and Inheritance Waiver: Key Procedures Explained

Understanding the Differences Between Gift and Inheritance Waiver: Key Procedures Explained

Question from a reader:
I would like to ask a judicial scrivener or someone knowledgeable about registration. Currently, I am in the process of receiving a gift of land and a house from my husband’s father. The house is unregistered, and the land is in my father-in-law’s name, so I plan to create a gift contract for the land and proceed