I discussed in my blog post: Getting a Will & Testament in Japan Part 1 that single people living in Japan should consider getting a Will & Testament completed. If you are single, it may best to create one so that your loved one will be able to smoothly receive your assets and also be able to get your remains (body) returned to your home country (when you die).
Currently, I am getting my Will & Testament done in Japan. I have already done the steps:
I have done Steps 1 to 6. I have not done the next step yet because I still need to create another document independent of my Will. I need to hire a company that will ensure my remains (dead body) will be returned to the USA.
You can learn more about this process my radio show below:
Will & testament in Japan and dealing with difficult children in your Private English Lessons!
https://www.facebook.com/champagne.oden/videos/10161009533585285/
Okay, everyone that is all for now. I will update you in Part 3. I will see you soon.
References
U.S. Embassy & Consulates in Japan. Citizen Services Death of a U.S. Citizen. Retrieved from https://jp.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/death-of-a-u-s-citizen/
Smartly made in NYC. Inheritance Law in Ohio. Retrieved from https://smartasset.com/estate-planning/ohio-inheritance-laws
Currently, I am getting my Will & Testament done in Japan. I have already done the steps:
- List the assets you want to be allocated to your family (in Japan or overseas).
- Consult and hire a lawyer to help you with the process.
- Create your Will & Testament in English.
- Search for a `Notary Public` in your area.
- Hire a translator/interpreter to help you call the `Notary Public` in your area and also to translate your Will & Testament into Japanese.
- (On the phone) The translator/interpreter will ask the `Notary Public` what the steps are.
- (On the phone) The translator/interpreter will ask the `Notary Public` what the steps are.
- Make an appointment and then go to see the `Notary Public.`
- Bring both your Japanese and English Wills.
- Bring your passport and Alien Registration Card and the copy of `persons.` who will receive your assets when you die.
- Bring all your Japanese banks account `Passbooks.`
- Bring both your Japanese and English Wills.
I have done Steps 1 to 6. I have not done the next step yet because I still need to create another document independent of my Will. I need to hire a company that will ensure my remains (dead body) will be returned to the USA.
- Most likely the `Notary Public` will want you to create a second appointment.
- If you do not care if you are cremated (for those who do not want to cremated please read the next Blog Post) then you can create the Will at that time.
- The cost of the payment (to create the Will) will depend on the amount that you have in your combined bank accounts.
- Also, you will need two witnesses to be present when the Will is created.
- If you do not have two witnesses, then you can pay 6,000 yen for each witness (who will work at the `Notary Office` (12,000 yen in total).
- If you do not have two witnesses, then you can pay 6,000 yen for each witness (who will work at the `Notary Office` (12,000 yen in total).
- If you do not care if you are cremated (for those who do not want to cremated please read the next Blog Post) then you can create the Will at that time.
You can learn more about this process my radio show below:
Will & testament in Japan and dealing with difficult children in your Private English Lessons!
https://www.facebook.com/champagne.oden/videos/10161009533585285/
Okay, everyone that is all for now. I will update you in Part 3. I will see you soon.
References
U.S. Embassy & Consulates in Japan. Citizen Services Death of a U.S. Citizen. Retrieved from https://jp.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/death-of-a-u-s-citizen/
Smartly made in NYC. Inheritance Law in Ohio. Retrieved from https://smartasset.com/estate-planning/ohio-inheritance-laws