Better
Web-based platform simplifying inheritance and succession procedures.
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Better Inc., founded in September 2018 by certified public accountants, tax accountants, and engineers, develops and operates a web-based service for inheritance procedures. In October 2022, the company merged with and is now operated by Tsuji Hongo IT Consulting Co., Ltd. The firm aims to be an all-encompassing inheritance platform, offering services that traditionally required separate consultations with various specialists like administrative scriveners, judicial scriveners, and tax accountants.
The company's core services include "better Inheritance Tax Return" and "better Inheritance Registration". The "better Inheritance Tax Return" is a web service launched in January 2020 that enables individuals to file their inheritance tax returns with the support of tax specialists. The "better Inheritance Registration" service, introduced in March 2021, allows users to handle the名義変更 (meigi henko - name change) of inherited real estate online. The platform guides users through the process, automatically creating necessary documents like applications and powers of attorney, and calculating registration and license taxes. These services are designed to be a more affordable alternative to hiring specialists directly, with a fixed price regardless of the number of heirs or properties.
The company also provides a free web service, "better Inheritance Procedure Guide," which outlines the necessary steps and deadlines for inheritance matters. To expand its reach, Better Inc. has formed business partnerships with companies like Non Brokers Inc. and Kamakura Shinsho, Ltd. The business model focuses on providing a "do-it-yourself" option for inheritance procedures, complemented by expert support, thereby offering a new choice in a market that traditionally relies on specialist referrals. The company has received funding from investors such as Nissei Capital and AG Capital.
Keywords: inheritance tax return, property registration, legal tech, succession planning, estate management, tax filing software, do-it-yourself legal services, real estate transfer, inheritance platform, tax accountant support, property deed change, estate tax, inheritance law, financial technology, document automation