Inheritance & Succession Registration Support Packages
Process Overview
A clear, execution-focused workflow for inheritance registration in Japan. No estate planning, no tax structuring, no legal design advice.
Initial Scope & Case Review
We review the inheritance situation from a registration perspective, confirm scope, and identify required documents and a realistic timeline.
Document Preparation & Verification
We structure the inheritance evidence and prepare all registration documents, including translations or formalities where required.
Coordination & Filing
We coordinate with the Legal Affairs Bureau and, where applicable, act as the interface to external professionals strictly for coordination.
Registration Completion
We complete the inheritance-related ownership registration and provide a concise confirmation summary, including next administrative steps where applicable.
Practical Inheritance Registration Support in Japan
Inheritance cases in Japan follow formal and registration-driven procedures that often differ significantly from European legal systems.
For foreign heirs, mixed-nationality families, and cross-border estates, the challenge is usually not legal entitlement itself, but the correct execution of inheritance registration under Japanese law.
Our Inheritance & Succession Registration Support Packages are designed for clients who already have a clear succession situation and require structured, legally compliant execution, without engaging in inheritance planning or advisory services.
We focus exclusively on registration, documentation, and coordination, ensuring clarity of scope and responsibility at every stage.
Who These Packages Are For
These support packages are particularly suitable for:
heirs of property located in Japan
foreign or non-resident heirs
international inheritance cases
families with clearly established succession
clients requiring registration execution, not inheritance planning
estates involving real estate ownership changes
How We Support You
We deliberately provide registration and administrative support only.
services are limited to inheritance registration and coordination
no inheritance planning or legal structuring advice
no tax advisory services
no representation in inheritance disputes
This structure ensures clarity, compliance, and predictable execution.
Package Overview
| Scope | Package 1 Inheritance Registration Basic | Package 2 Cross-Border Inheritance Support | Package 3 Complex Inheritance & Asset Coordination |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inheritance ownership registration | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Review of inheritance evidence | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Document review & preparation | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Coordination with Legal Affairs Bureau | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cross-border coordination (non-residents) | – | ✓ | ✓ |
| Explanation of registration documents (EN) | – | ✓ | ✓ |
| Multiple heirs / assets | – | – | ✓ |
| Interface with tax advisor / attorney (coordination only) | – | Optional | ✓ |
| Fee | From JPY 180,000 | From JPY 350,000 | From JPY 600,000 |
1. Inheritance Registration (Basic)
This package covers the standard inheritance registration of property ownership in Japan where the succession is clear and limited in scope.
Scope
review of inheritance-related documents
verification of succession evidence
preparation of inheritance registration documents
ownership transfer registration
coordination with the Legal Affairs Bureau
basic registration timeline and checklist
bilingual coordination (JP / EN)
Package Fee
From JPY 180,000 (scope-dependent)
(Registration taxes, notary fees, and external costs are not included.
Consumption tax will be added where required under Japanese law.)
2. Cross-Border Inheritance Support
Designed for inheritance cases involving foreign or non-resident heirs and international documentation.
Includes Package 1, plus:
coordination for non-resident heirs
handling of foreign documents (certified copies, translations)
inheritance-specific powers of attorney
coordination with overseas parties
explanation of Japanese inheritance registration logic (informational)
Scope Clarification
registration and administrative execution only
no inheritance planning or tax advice
no dispute handling
Package fee
From JPY 350,000 (scope-dependent)
(Registration taxes, notary fees, and external costs are not included.
Consumption tax will be added where required under Japanese law.)
3. Complex Inheritance & Asset Coordination
Intended for complex inheritance structures involving multiple heirs, properties, or corporate interests.
Includes Package 2, plus:
coordination of multiple inheritance registrations
handling of name, address, or entity changes
structured sequencing of registration steps
interface coordination with tax advisors and attorneys
consolidated documentation management
Important Notes
services are limited to registration and coordination
advisory and structuring services are excluded
external specialist fees are not included
Package fee
From JPY 600,000 (scope-dependent)
(Registration taxes, notary fees, and external costs are not included.
Consumption tax will be added where required under Japanese law.)
What These Packages Do Not Include
To avoid misunderstandings, these inheritance support packages do not include:
inheritance or estate planning
tax advisory or tax structuring
legal advice on succession design
mediation or dispute resolution
valuation of estate assets
Our role is to ensure correct inheritance registration and administrative execution, not to design inheritance structures.
Next step
If you would like to confirm which inheritance support package fits your situation, please contact us for an Initial Alignment Call.
Let’s Build Bridges Together.
A clearly executed inheritance registration is the foundation of legal certainty in Japan.