Legal services for property, inheritance and tenancy

Three services. Fixed fees. Written conclusions.

Each service is defined by scope, duration and a stated fee. No hourly billing, no ambiguity about what you are agreeing to.

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What we offer, and who it is for

Torii handles three areas of civil and property law in Japan: property transactions, estate and inheritance arrangements, and lease and tenancy questions. Each is offered as a defined service with a written scope, a fixed fee, and a plain-language written conclusion.

The services are intended for individuals and small companies — people dealing with a specific matter who need considered advice, not ongoing retainer arrangements or broad legal counsel. If you are uncertain whether your situation fits, describing it briefly carries no obligation.

Service 01

Property Transaction Support

¥41,000

Legal support through the purchase, sale or leasing of commercial and residential property. The scope covers title verification, examination of the disclosure statement, review of the sale or lease agreement, and attendance at settlement. Typically four to eight weeks in duration, following the transaction itself.

Intended for private buyers and small companies acquiring premises. The service is appropriate whether you are purchasing for the first time or have previous experience but want independent legal review.

Included

Written report on title and encumbrances
Explanation of any restriction affecting intended use
Coordination with the judicial scrivener handling registration

Inheritance and Estate Arrangement

¥37,000

Assistance preparing a will, arranging an estate in advance, or administering a division after a death. The scope covers statutory shares, the treatment of real property and business interests, and the procedural steps at each stage. Approximately three weeks for a straightforward will; several months for administration of a larger estate.

The service is approached with attention to family circumstances rather than documents alone. Estates are not abstractions; they involve relationships and intentions that inform how the legal options are presented.

Included

Written explanation of how the estate would divide with and without a will
Clear notice of the points where a dispute would require separate representation
Guidance on procedural steps through each stage

Lease and Tenancy Advice

¥26,000

Advice for landlords and tenants of commercial and residential premises. The scope covers lease negotiation, renewal terms, rent revision, restoration obligations at the end of a term, and the notice requirements applying in each situation. Typically two to four weeks for a review matter.

Appropriate for small businesses taking premises for the first time and for private owners letting property. End-of-tenancy restoration questions are among the most common points of dispute in Japanese property law; understanding the obligations in advance is considerably more useful than addressing them at the point of dispute.

Included

Plain summary of end-of-term obligations
Explanation of deposit and restoration provisions
Correspondence drafted where the client prefers not to write directly

Fee summary

All fees are fixed and stated before any work begins. Payment arrangements are confirmed in the written scope at the start of each matter.

Service	Duration	Fee
Property Transaction Support	4–8 weeks	¥41,000
Inheritance and Estate Arrangement	3 weeks–several months	¥37,000
Lease and Tenancy Advice	2–4 weeks	¥26,000

Fees are exclusive of any third-party costs such as court filing fees, judicial scrivener charges, or government registration fees, which are stated separately where applicable.

What applies to every service

Certain elements are not specific to a service type. They are how every matter at Torii is handled.

Conflict checked first

Before any matter opens, we confirm in writing that there is no conflict of interest. No exceptions.

Written scope confirmation

Fee and scope confirmed in writing before work begins. The agreement is the document, not the conversation.

Plain written conclusion

Every matter closes with a written plain-language report — yours to retain and return to independently.

Document retention stated

Retention period and destruction method stated at the start. Documents are not held indefinitely.

Not sure which service fits?

Many situations sit across two areas, or start in one and develop into another. A property acquisition involving inherited land, a lease dispute that reveals a title question, an estate that includes a commercial tenancy — these do not always fall cleanly into one category.

The simplest step is to describe your situation briefly. We will tell you how we see it, which service or combination applies, and whether we are the right practice to assist. There is no obligation in asking.

If the matter involves property and an estate — for example, a property that forms part of an inheritance — we handle both aspects within the scope of the relevant services.

If the matter involves litigation or a contested dispute that requires court representation, we will say so clearly and assist with a referral to appropriate counsel.

If the matter is outside our area of practice entirely, we will tell you that too — and point you in a useful direction if we can.

How to open a matter

There is no formal process for an initial enquiry. These are the steps that follow if you decide to proceed.

Describe your situation

By email, telephone or in person. No prescribed form. A few sentences is enough to begin.

We assess and respond

Within two working days. We confirm whether we can assist and what service would apply.

Scope and fee confirmed

In writing. You consider the agreement before responding. No commitment is assumed until you reply.

Work proceeds, then closes

At the conclusion, a written plain-language report is delivered. The matter is closed when everything is in order.

When you are ready to begin

The contact form on the home page is the simplest way to reach us. A brief description of your situation is all that is needed. We will respond within two working days.

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