Estate Planning

Divorce can be challenging and emotionally and financially stressful, but with the proper planning and support, it doesn’t have to be devastating.

Americans and other expatriates living in Japan face a complex and onerous system of probate and some of the world’s highest inheritance tax rates.  Japanese estate planning is a complex subject that…

Estate planning should not be a one-size-fits-all approach. There’s no question that everyone needs to do some estate planning; however, appropriate methods and plans are often quite different.

Establishing yourself as an individual who prioritizes philanthropic giving can be a significant milestone in life.

Estate planning always has one common goal. This goal transcends levels of wealth, nationality, and demographics. The main goal should always be, to thoughtfully and carefully transfer wealth to the people most important…

The death of any person with cross border assets and family members is especially challenging.  Many foreign countries impose worldwide inheritance taxes and may apply statutory inheritance laws.  These laws impact how…

Americans move abroad for many reasons, among those reasons is a personal desire to use their time and expertise in a different country and across different cultures. Philanthropy can be a fulfilling…