Inheritance & Wills Support
in English for Foreign Residents of Japan

 　Whether you are settling the estate of a loved one or planning your own, inheritance in Japan can be hard to navigate, especially when your family, assets, or documents span more than one country. 　　

　Our team of an administrative scrivener (gyōsei-shoshi) and a judicial scrivener (shihō-shoshi) works together to support English speakers living in Japan, including those from the United States, Canada, Australia, and elsewhere.

Who we serve

　　Our services are available only to individuals who currently reside in Japan.

Our Services
　Inheritance Support

• Explaining how inheritance works in Japan, step by step
• Identifying heirs and organizing information about the estate
• Preparing inheritance-related documents and supporting administrative procedures
• Real estate inheritance registration (sōzoku tōki), handled by our judicial scrivener

One team for both the paperwork and the property registration, so you do not have to coordinate separate offices.

　Will Preparation Support

• Helping you organize your wishes, family details, and assets
• Preparing and reviewing draft documents within the scope of our qualifications
• Guiding you through the notarized will (kōsei shōsho yuigon) process, including notary appointments and required documents