Protecting your assets for non-US citizen spouse

[Bruce Crawford]

I am trying to learn the best way to protect assets in the US when I die. My wife is Japanese (we live in Tokyo) and I want to be sure she will inherit all assets in the US. Any suggestions on the best way to do this?

I heard from a CPA (not lawyer) that I should set up a living will and/or a trust to put everything in. I don't want to put her name on the mortgages as in Japan, we have to file separately and trying to divide up buildings can be a headache (but possible) but doesn't address previously purchased properties. 

Thanks for any advice people can give. I know there are several other BPers asking the same question

Bruce Crawford