Protect assets when living out of country with foreign partner

[Bruce Crawford]

Hi BPers,

I am looking for any advice, links etc on how I can protect assets in the US should anything happen to me. I live in Japan and will be here for another 30 years probably (until my wife's parents pass away). What's the best way to ensure that the government doesn't take my assets (property, IRAs, etc)? She is not a US citizen so I am looking for ways to protect everything. I thought about setting up an LLC for properties, but can she be listed on it if she's not a citizen? An LLC of course does not impact my 401k or IRA.

Any advice would be great! Thanks!
Bruce