Sano & Associates, P.C.

We asked Ms. Sano to handle procedures related to the U.S. assets of our family member living in Japan. The process needed to be completed within a short period, and she promptly prepared all the necessary documents. Although some unexpected issues arose during the actual procedures, her dedicated efforts ensured that everything was resolved smoothly and on time. We were also glad to have consulted her at just the right time, as she had recently obtained her qualification in Washington State.

We are very grateful for Iku and her fantastic team. Iku’s knowledge and expertise are exceptional in estate planning. She brought factors to our attention that we hadn’t considered. We felt confident that with Iku’s guidance, no detail would be missed. Her assistants, Kira and Dana, also ensured that. Iku and her team sent timely guidance and promptly responded to all our inquiries. Our hearts are at ease knowing our children will have a smooth experience when the time comes for the trust’s administration.

My American husband and I, living in Japan, were fortunate enough to find Ms. Sano, a Japanese lawyer educated and living in America, to help us set up a Living Trust. She was a perfect fit for us. From our first meeting until the completion of the Living Trust, we had nothing but positive feelings about her as a person and as a lawyer. As a person, she is charming, positive, natural, and has a fine sense of humor. As a lawyer, she impressed us throughout the process with her preparation, her questions, her competence, her punctuality, and the speed with which she moved through the various stages of setting up the trust, combining both care and efficiency. We never felt rushed. She was always ready to answer our questions slowly, carefully, and in detail. We have nothing but high praise for Ms. Sano. As a lawyer, she is excellent; she responded quickly and handled every stage of the trust establishment process carefully and efficiently. She also answered our questions slowly and thoroughly. We are very satisfied with Attorney Sano's work.