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Estate and Trust Planning To Achieve Your Long-Term Goals

The loss of a loved one is a very emotional and stressful time for family members. When there is no estate plan in place, the result can be disagreements and the court may ultimately decide how assets are distributed. That’s why it’s important to have an experienced estate planning lawyer working for you.

Attorney Yuka Hongo helps families make sense of complex probate and estate planning issues. She has a thorough understanding of the laws that apply to these matters and can guide you through the complicated process of documentation, distribution of assets and legal proceedings to ensure your goals are met.

Helping you look ahead

Many people don’t like to think about what will happen after they die. Having a plan in place can avoid legal problems in the future and ensure that your final wishes are honored. Attorney Hongo is ready to meet with you to work on a plan that meets the needs of you and your family.

“I can help make the difficult process of estate planning easier for families.” – Attorney Yuka Hongo

Serving Clients in Hawaii and Japan

Many of our clients live in Japan and own property and other assets in Hawaii. Arranging for the distribution of these assets requires an American attorney. Estate law is very different in the United States, and people in Japan also experience language and cultural barriers that can make estate planning difficult.

Attorney Hongo helps clients bridge those barriers. She has lived and worked in both countries and is fluent in both English and Japanese. As an experienced estate planning lawyer, she helps U.S. residents and non-residents prepare trusts, transfer on death deeds and other estate planning documents. She can also guide families through the probate process.

Hongo Law Office regularly receives referrals from banks, as well as accountants, lawyers and other professionals in Japan and the U.S. Attorney Hongo is also a licensed notary public in Hawaii, and an IRS CAA (Certifying Acceptance Agent), who can obtain the ITIN (Individual Taxpayer Identification Number) for foreign nationals.

“It was our long-term goal to prepare a trust for our family. We are now able to take the next step in our lives, as Ms. Hongo applied her proficient bilingual skills to efficiently take care of our matter. We are very grateful for what she did for us.” – A.P., Honolulu

Meet Attorney Yuka Hongo

A graduate of Loyola Law School in Los Angeles, attorney 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, attorney Hongo 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.

Attorney Hongo 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.

Voted for Best Probate Lawyers 2022 in Honolulu by Expertise.com.

About Attorney Hongo

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“I appreciated Ms. Hongo’s professional expertise.” – M.S., Osaka

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What Our Clients Say

Our law firm helps clients with matters involving estate planning and probate. Many people aren’t sure what to do in these situations, especially after a loved one dies. The laws are complicated and it can be difficult to get answers, especially for clients who live in Japan. Attorney Yuka Hongo meets with clients to determine their needs and guides them through the legal process every step of the way.

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“Ms. Hongo helped me with the estate planning for my real estate in Hawaii. I was glad she was able to help me during her visit in Japan.”

- Kawasaki, S.T.

"It was our long-term goal to prepare a trust for our family. We are now able to take the next step in our lives, as Ms. Hongo applied her proficient bilingual skills to efficiently take care of our matter. We are very grateful for what she did for us."

- Honolulu, A.P.

"Initially, I was very worried about the probate process, but Ms. Hongo helped me alleviate my worries. She explained matters to me in a kind and detailed manner, and also responded very quickly to my urgent requests. I would like to retain her in the future for other matters."

- Honolulu, T.W.

Contact Us

Attorney Yuka Hongo is ready to discuss your legal situation and how she can help. Contact us to schedule a consultation. She can meet with clients in person at her Honolulu office or during one of her annual visits to Japan. She is also available for phone and video conferencing consultations.

Hongo Law Office, LLLC

2155 Kalakaua Ave #410
Honolulu, HI 96815 | Directions
(808) 204-4700