Family and Succession Law in Japan

<p>Derived from the renowned multi-volume <em>International Encyclopaedia of Laws, </em>this concise exposition and analysis of the essential elements of law with regard to family relations, marital property, and succession to estates in <strong>Japan</strong> covers the legal rules and customs pertaining to the intertwined civic status of persons, the family, and property.</p><p>After an informative general introduction, the book proceeds to an in-depth discussion of the sources and instruments of family and succession law, the authorities that adjudicate and administer the laws, and issues surrounding the person as a legal entity and the legal disposition of property among family members. Such matters as nationality, domicile, and residence; marriage, divorce, and cohabitation; adoption and guardianship; succession and inter vivos arrangements; and the acquisition and administration of estates are all treated to a degree of depth that will prove useful in nearly any situation likely