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

Understanding the Process of Changing Guardianship and How to Respond After a Rejection of Immediate Appeal

Understanding the Process of Changing Guardianship and How to Respond After a Rejection of Immediate Appeal

Question from a reader:
The change of custody was granted in the first instance, but the other party has filed an immediate appeal. Recently, that immediate appeal was dismissed, but during the first instance, I had to wait two weeks. From the date the immediate appeal was dismissed, when can I start the process for the change of custody?

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Understanding the Enforcement Process of Child Support and Associated Legal Fees

Understanding the Enforcement Process of Child Support and Associated Legal Fees

Question from a reader:
Can I ask a lawyer to handle the enforcement procedures for child support? If so, how much will it cost?

About Child Support Enforcement Procedures and Lawyer Support

Hello everyone. Today, let’s talk about a somewhat serious topic: child support issues. Specifically, I will discuss whether you can ask a lawyer to take enforcement action against someone who

The Importance of Lawyers in Drafting Divorce Settlement Agreements and Their Benefits

The Importance of Lawyers in Drafting Divorce Settlement Agreements and Their Benefits

Question from a reader:
Is there an advantage to hiring a lawyer when creating a divorce notarized document? At this point, we are not in conflict, but I think it would be reassuring to have a lawyer involved in case future issues arise, such as delays in child support payments or requests for reductions. I intend to include enforcement clauses, but

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

How to Determine Fair Child Visitation and Spousal Support Amounts in Divorce Mediation

How to Determine Fair Child Visitation and Spousal Support Amounts in Divorce Mediation

Question from a reader:
Thank you for your previous response regarding parental alienation harassment. After consulting with the Child Consultation Center and a law firm, I was informed that divorce mediation is possible, but they said there is nothing that can be done about my leave of absence due to the harassment I experienced. It seems the advertisements on LINE were