Inheritance
When inheritance occurs, it is necessary to change the name on real estate, and to refund or change the name on financial assets such as deposits and stocks. In addition, in the case of a holographic (handwritten) will, many complicated procedures such as probate procedures at the court must be carried out.
If the procedures are too complex, or you do not have the time to do it yourself, a Shiho-Shoshi Lawyer will assist you.

Wills
A will is a document that expresses your final wishes, in accordance with legal provisions, regarding who will inherit your property after your death, and other such matters.
You can choose from several methods of creating a will, including a holographic will (a will written entirely in the testator's own handwriting) and a notarized will.
A Shiho-Shoshi Lawyer will provide accurate advice and help you formalize your final wishes.

Real estate registration is a public notice of rights under the Civil Code, such as ownership and mortgages with respect to real estate, and it indicates the owner of the real estate or allows financial institutions providing home loans to secure their own rights.
The method of public notice is to record the information at the registry office, and anyone can request a certificate relating to the record at the registry office and confirm the contents of the record from the certificate.

Who is the owner of the real estate? You will need to complete the registration procedure to show this.
We, Shiho-Shoshi Lawyers, are responsible for confirming the target real estate, confirming the contractual relationships, confirming the owner of the real estate, confirming the intention to enter into contracts, and ensuring correct registration.

A Shiho-Shoshi Lawyer will handle various registration procedures for your company on your behalf.
Specifically, we will act as agent for the preparation of necessary documents and registration application procedures, such as for company establishment, officer changes, head office relocation, trade name changes, and purpose changes.
These are the exclusive domain of Shiho-Shoshi Lawyers.
In addition to registration, we also provide various corporate legal services, advising small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) on legal issues they encounter.
For company/corporate registration and corporate legal affairs, please contact a Shiho-Shoshi Lawyer who specializes in company/corporate registration.

A Shiho-Shoshi Lawyer will prepare documents such as complaints and petitions to be submitted to the court, and criminal complaints to be submitted to the Public Prosecutor's Office.
In addition, a certified Shiho-Shoshi Lawyer can act as your representative in civil disputes under the jurisdiction of the Summary Court within the scope stipulated by law (claims up to 1.4 million yen), presenting your case in court, and performing various legal procedures. They can also negotiate out-of-court settlements with the opposing party in civil disputes.
When pursuing legal action on your own, you might be unsure about the best procedure or what procedures are required. In such cases, a Shiho-Shoshi Lawyer will carefully listen to your concerns, offer advice, and support you in reaching a satisfactory resolution.

People often need to enter into contracts for various aspects of daily life.
To validly enter into a contract, one must understand its contents and be able to make informed decisions.
However, individuals whose judgment is impaired or lacking may have difficulty making such decisions independently and cannot live securely without assistance.
The adult guardianship system provides legal support to such individuals.
Many Shiho-Shoshi Lawyers are involved in this adult guardianship system, so please consult with one regarding any adult guardianship related matters.

With the aging population and the prevalence of nuclear families, consumer fraud targeting the elderly is on the rise, and online consumer issues are increasingly affecting young people, and they are becoming a serious social problem.
Addressing consumer harm requires the utilization of various relevant laws (including the Civil Code, Consumer Contract Act, Act on Specified Commercial Transactions, Installment Sales Act, Financial Instruments and Exchange Act, and Act on Sales of Financial Products), and collaboration with municipal governments, welfare offices, social welfare councils, regional comprehensive support centers, and medical institutions is also crucial.
Please consult with us, Shiho-Shoshi Lawyers, who are well-versed in the relevant laws and have strong working relationships with government agencies, local welfare organizations, and medical professionals, particularly through our work in adult guardianship.

Naturalization
To acquire Japanese nationality, foreign residents of Japan must apply for naturalization and receive approval from the Minister of Justice. A Shiho-Shoshi Lawyer can also assist with the naturalization application process. Besides offering consultation and advice on naturalization, we can also prepare the necessary documents for submission to the Legal Affairs Bureau.

Official Deposits
An official deposit is a legal procedure involving placing property with a government deposit office. The office manages the property and eventually transfers it to a designated person, fulfilling a specific legal purpose.
For example, if a landlord demands a rent increase and refuses to accept the previous rent amount, the tenant can deposit the rent with the deposit office, and it will be treated as if the rent has been paid until the dispute is resolved.
A Shiho-Shoshi Lawyer can also handle the procedures for official deposits on your behalf.

Civil Trusts
A civil trust transfers property ownership to a trusted person (a "trustee"), who is responsible for the property's management, use and eventual disposal.
Family-type civil trusts, in particular, are often used to "support the lives and well-being of elderly or disabled individuals." Civil trusts can also be used for property succession in the distant future.
Before choosing whether to use a civil trust, it is important to understand its similarities and differences compared to other options like wills, gifts, mandates, and adult guardianship, and to consider whether a combined approach is necessary.
Consult with a Shiho-Shoshi Lawyer, with expertise in the preparation of wills, gift and mandate documents/registration and the adult guardianship system, regarding civil trusts.