Practice Areas

1. Private Client & Wealth Management

Strategic legal support for high-net-worth individuals and families with cross-border interests between Japan and California.

• Succession Planning: Designing complex estate plans for assets located in Japan.

• Asset Protection: Legal strategies to safeguard Japanese real estate, bank accounts, and business interests.

• Tax Coordination: Working with tax professionals to ensure compliant and efficient cross-border asset transfers.

2. International Inheritance & Probate

We assist overseas heirs, executors, and foreign counsel in navigating the complexities of Japanese inheritance law.

• Estate Administration: Full representation in Japanese Family Courts for the division of inherited property.

• Asset Recovery & Liquidation: Closing Japanese bank accounts and managing the sale of real estate for international clients.

• Expert Opinions: Providing formal written opinions on Japanese succession law for foreign probate proceedings.

3. Matrimonial Finance (High-Value Asset Division)

We focus on the financial aspects of international divorce, particularly cases involving significant assets in both Japan and the U.S.

• Complex Property Characterization: Distinguishing between separate and community property under both Japanese and California laws.

• High-Value Settlements: Negotiation and litigation of financial settlements involving corporate shares and pensions.

4. International Adoption

We handle complex international adoption cases, providing strategic guidance and direct representation through the Japanese Family Court system.