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A "pet trust" is a system to secure care and living expenses for a beloved family pet through a trust in case the pet owner dies or becomes unable to keep the pet. In today's world of nuclear families, there is an unprecedented boom in pet ownership, and many single people and children...

We hear the term "Tekikatsu" more and more, but do you know what it actually means and how you should start it? While "Shikatsu" refers to activities to prepare for one's final days in a better way, it is not just about organizing one's estate or arranging funeral services...

Inheritance is an important procedure for passing on property and legacies to the next generation. However, if you are not prepared, problems among the remaining family members and unexpected tax burdens may weigh heavily on you. Early preparation is essential to ensure a smooth inheritance. In this article, we will discuss how to prevent family disputes and minimize tax...

The problem of vacant houses, which is becoming increasingly serious throughout Japan, is having a negative impact on local economies, disaster prevention, and public safety against the backdrop of a declining birthrate, aging population, and the concentration of population in urban areas. The increasing number of vacant houses not only reduces their value as assets, but they also deteriorate due to lack of management and become a breeding ground for crime and the risk of collapsing...

The adult guardianship system is a legal system to support people with impaired judgment. Under this system, a guardian provides support for legal actions and daily life to an adult who is unable to make proper decisions about his/her own affairs due to mental or physical reasons. Mainly, it is related to property management, medical and nursing care...

A family trust is a trust agreement between family members for the purpose of managing, operating, and passing on property among them. It is used especially in the aging of the population, as a means to prepare for the case when a person becomes unable to manage his/her own property due to dementia or illness, or to ensure the smooth succession of property in the event of inheritance....

While your real estate can be a great asset at the time of inheritance, it also carries the risk of causing inheritance tax burdens and family troubles if appropriate measures are not taken. Early measures will help you avoid future problems and reduce your tax burden. In this article, we will discuss the inheritance of real estate...

Regardless of the variety of inheritance assets, it is very important to "think about inheritance in advance. Inheritance tax can be reduced by giving a portion of your property to your children, grandchildren, or other family members before your death and passing it on to the next generation in advance. Typical and well-known examples are...