Bonus Episode: Planning your estate when you live an international life

Just when you thought Season One was finished and there would be no more Lawyer on Air until after the summer, we have a surprise bonus episode. Yuka Hongo and I spoke in Episode Seven about her area of the law which is Estate Planning. As more people live international lives, Estate planning also needs to become international. Yuka gives us a window into what she sees in her work and we hope that it will help you on your way to finding out what you need in your own plans too. You can hear Yuka in more detail in Episode 7 of Lawyer on Air.
In this episode you’ll hear:

What happens when someone passes away without a will in the country assets are held
How Yuka helps people to plan for this in advance or to deal with probate in the USA
What it’s like to work in estate planning and some of the situations that arise


** Please note that the content of this recording is not legal advice but for educational and informational purposes. We hope these will be prompts to guide you as to the next steps you need to take.
About Yuka
A graduate of Loyola Law School in Los Angeles, Yuka Hongo is a licensed attorney in Hawaii, California, New York and the District of Columbia. Born in Japan, she came to the United States as a young child and was raised in a bilingual setting. Professionally, she has extensive experience working in both languages, including complicated legal transactions.
Spending time in both Japan and the United States, Yuka saw what can happen when a loved one dies without an estate plan in place. Assets can be tied up in court for months. She guides families through the probate process in Hawaii and helps people create appropriate and effective estate plans to make sure their wishes are followed.
Yuka typically travels to Japan twice a year, where she meets with clients and gives seminars on effective estate planning. She uses her knowledge of estate law, her bilingual skills and her understanding of both cultures to help residents and non-residents of the U.S. plan ahead to avoid future problems.
Connect with Yuka
Website: http://www.hongolaw.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yuka-hongo-68ab58123/

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