This old man is rich and he's worried about his money after his death

The population of Japan is ageing and death rates are beginning to rise. The older generation have to decide what happens to their wealth after they die. Photos: Reuters

Elderly Japanese, among the world's richest retirees, are flocking to inheritance advisers, tackling historical taboos on discussing death and providing a rare avenue of growth for the country's brokerages and banks.

Trillions of dollars parked in savings accounts are set to be released in the coming years as Japan's death rate climbs and new, more onerous inheritance tax rules kick in.