Question from a reader:
I lost my mother to illness 10 years ago, and I believe around 500,000 yen from her life insurance went into my father’s account at that time. That money disappeared into living expenses. Later, I ended up with debts that led to my personal bankruptcy, but at that time, my family relationships were strained, and I was
Question from a reader:
Please tell me about the inheritance of deposits. If I prepare the necessary documents, will the full amount be deposited into the heir’s bank account? Also, I would like to know how long it takes until the deposit is made. Could you also inform me about the duration from when the bank account is frozen to the
Question from a reader:
I’m seeking advice regarding my vacant family home. It has undergone multiple renovations and there is an unregistered building. I am paying property tax, but there is a record of estate division mediation. I believe I cannot inherit this building, but should I submit the “Application for Change of Name in the Property Tax Ledger (Inheritance)” at
Question from a reader:
I have something I would like to consult about inheritance. My mother passed away, and my sister and I are the two heirs. We split the funeral costs equally, but my sister has entrusted the inheritance procedures to a judicial scrivener. Recently, I received an inventory of assets from the judicial scrivener, but there was a significant
Question from a reader:
Please tell me about the division of shared property. Is it possible to leave part of it as shared? For example, when receiving a gift of shares, the gift tax can be high, so can I keep this share as shared and use it to receive a bequest at the time of inheritance?
Question from a reader:
What is it really like to register with a vacant house bank? Both my husband’s family home and my family home are located in depopulated areas. In particular, my husband’s family home is in a mountainous area known as a “hidden spot,” making it quite a challenge to visit. We currently live near an urban area and
