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If a couple decides to divorce, they must consider how they will split their assets. This can be difficult, especially if one or both parties have foreign-owned properties and businesses. In such cases, it is important to have the right estate division lawyer Tokyo. This will ensure that you get the best result from your divorce and that all of your property is properly divided.

The laws governing inheritance vary from country to country. In Japan, inheritance procedures and rules are quite different than in many other countries. The way Japanese law treats inherited property can make it more difficult to close bank accounts and settle tax related processes. Moreover, if your family members live overseas and you want to divide your inheritance among them, it can become even more complicated. In this case, it is important to have an estate division lawyer Tokyo who understands international inheritance laws.

At Verybest Law Offices, we have experienced lawyers who specialize in this area of law. Our team of lawyers can help you with your inheritance matters, including dividing the property and settling tax issues. Our attorneys are also experienced in handling complex legal disputes, including litigation, arbitration and mediation. We have handled numerous cases in various fields, including intellectual property disputes, commercial litigation and tax disputes.

For 相続　弁護士　東京 who have bought real estate in Japan, it is important to know how the inheritance system works in this country. This is because many foreign owners buy real estate properties in Japan not to use them as their residences, but rather for investment or leisure. Therefore, they are often unfamiliar with the Japanese inheritance system and may not know how to handle the situation.

Unlike the United States, in which heirs can claim the legally reserved portion of an estate, in Japan this right is forfeited if a person devises a part of the estate to someone else before the death of the testator. Consequently, the executor of a will in Japan must carefully review a will before filing it for execution and avoid infringing the rights of the heirs.

If there is no will, inheritance can be distributed to persons who have a special connection with the deceased. However, this is a time consuming process and requires official documents from the overseas country to prove the relationship. Moreover, inheritance that doesn’t go to such people goes to the national treasury.

At Anderson Mori & Tomotsune, Mr. Atsutoshi Maeda, our partner, has dealt with a wide range of legal matters. He has negotiated contracts in various industries and tackled a variety of dispute resolution cases for domestic and international clients. He also provides general corporate advice based on his experience with legal issues and local market practice. He is committed to demystifying the legal and business culture of Japan for non-Japanese clients. He is also ranked as a Leading Lawyer in the fields of Corporate and M&A, International Transactions and Dispute Resolution by the Nikkei Business Journal since 2009.