Legal Q&A

He passed away without making a will; how is the property distributed?

My father recently passed away suddenly. However, there is no oral will or written will at all. In such a case, how is my father's property distributed? I am curious whether the family can divide it by agreement among themselves, or whether, according to legally set standards, someone inherits more.

Medical attorney, I would like to know in detail about a voluntary settlement.

Hello, medical attorney. I operate a small hospital in a provincial area. Last month, I was notified by the patient's side of the occurrence of a side effect, and since it appears that I was at fault, I intend to proceed with a settlement. However, I intend to proceed with a voluntary settlement through direct negotiation with the patient without the intervention of any particular third party, and I would like to know specifically what a voluntary settlement exactly is and what points I should be cautious about when proceeding.

Even though a video filmed with my boyfriend's consent was distributed, is punishment for a digital sex crime possible?

I have a question regarding punishment for digital sex crimes. While I was dating my now former boyfriend, we filmed a video of sexual relations by mutual consent. However, I recently learned that the video is being distributed online. I consented to the filming itself, but I never gave permission to send it to others or post it on the internet. I was told that if I consented to the filming, I bear some responsibility as well. Even in such a case, is punishment for a digital sex crime possible?

If I file administrative litigation over an administrative fine, can the fine disposition be revoked?

Recently, I received an administrative fine disposition from the competent administrative agency on the ground that I was late in reporting changes to my business registration. Specifically, even though there had been a change of representative and a relocation of the place of business, I failed to file the change report within the deadline, so the fine was imposed. I did not omit the report intentionally, and although I missed the timing for reporting in the course of a delay in internal administrative work, a relatively high fine was imposed without any mitigation, which I feel is excessive. I wonder whether filing administrative litigation over the administrative fine could result in revocation or mitigation of the disposition.

What documents are needed to incorporate a company?

I am preparing to incorporate a company for a new business. I heard that I need to prepare the documents for incorporating a company, but I am not sure exactly which documents are needed. I would like to know which documents must be prepared at the incorporation stage and which additional documents may be needed depending on the situation.

What measures are taken when an application for corporate rehabilitation proceedings is filed?

I would like to know specifically what measures are taken when an application for corporate rehabilitation proceedings is filed. I am also curious about how the company's property is protected once the rehabilitation proceedings begin, and I am also worried about whether creditors can carry out compulsory execution. In addition, I would like to confirm whether the application can be withdrawn during the proceedings.

Are imported goods for the purpose of gene research also eligible for customs duty reduction or exemption under the Customs Act?

I am curious whether, where a research institution or school brings in experimental equipment or research supplies from abroad for gene research and development, they can be recognized as goods for academic and scientific and technological research under the Customs Act and receive a customs duty reduction or exemption.

I have a question regarding medical negligence.

In the course of receiving treatment, I was given an injection, after which an unexpected side effect occurred. However, neither before the treatment nor during the administration of the injection did I receive any explanation from the doctor about side effects or risks. I am wondering whether medical negligence can be recognized even in a case like this. The hospital has not yet provided any particular explanation or position, so out of frustration I am submitting this inquiry.

Who are the first-priority heirs? How will my father's property be divided?

My father recently passed away, and our family is discussing the inheritance matter. The heirs are my mother, myself, and my older sister. In this case, I would like to know exactly who the first-priority heirs are and on what basis my father's property will be divided. I would also like to know whether the method of inheritance differs depending on whether or not there is a will.