Kevin Gowen wrote:
> declan_murphy@hotmail.com wrote:
>> Somewhat off-topic (might be able to drag it onto the stumps from
>> outside off) question.
>>
>> Is there a public trustee system (or equivalent) that I can register a
>> will with inside Japan, either for my Japan assets only or for all?
>> Googling around hasn't been particularly productive so far, but I'm
>> probably not using the right search strings.
> 
> As far as I know, most countries, include Japan, have no such animal.
> I'm not sure exactly what services you are looking for, but you may wish
> to consult with the 公証人 in your district. Part of their practice is
> the drafting of wills, and the maintenance of the originals of same. I
> suspect that your Japanese will would only be controlling over property
> located within Japan, although I am rather unfamiliar with Japanese law
> regarding such matters.
> 
> - Kevin
> 

Apparently some US states have such an animal.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Public_trustee