Last updated: 2026/03/06

Sano Trusts & Estates Law Group, APC

For inheritance matters in the United States, please entrust them to Sano Inheritance Law Group (formerly Sano & Associates Law Firm)!
~We are also well-versed in inheritance matters spanning both Japan and the United States~

Hello everyone in Washington State. My name is Sano, and I am a lawyer specializing in inheritance matters

With 20 years of experience in the United States, I am well-versed in inheritance matters spanning both Japan and the US. I am also available to assist you in Washington State. Please feel free to contact me if you require legal support in Japanese regarding estate planning or inheritance

Living Trust
Estate Plan
American inheritance
Business succession

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Lawyer: Ikuko Sano

Graduated from Meiji University Faculty of Law, Master of Laws from Tulane Law School
Lawyer qualifications: Washington, California, New York, Hawaii
Offices: Seattle, Bellevue, Torrance, Newport Beach, Mission Viejo, San Jose, Honolulu

Information

address	2173 Salk Avenue, Suite 250, Carlsbad, CA 92008
telephone number	1-800-590-0586
E-mail	info@sano-associates.com
Website	https://www.sano-associates.com/%E6%97%A5%E6%9C%AC%E8%AA%9E/

Learn the basics of American inheritance through terminology!

Estate planning involves making legal preparations to ensure that you and your family are not in trouble in the event of an emergency. Common methods for preparing for inheritance include wills and living trusts. In the United States, if an estate exceeds a certain amount, a court-ordered estate division process called probate is required, which can take months to several years to complete and does not protect privacy. Using a living trust can avoid probate and allow for a smoother inheritance process. Furthermore, unlike a will, a living trust is useful because even if the person loses the capacity to manage their assets, a pre-designated manager can properly manage the assets. These measures can significantly reduce the time and cost associated with inheritance