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Probate Lawyers in Hawaii

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Criminal Law25
Arrests, DWI, drug and assault charges
Family Law36
Divorce, custody, child and spousal support
Personal Injury52
Car, truck and work accidents, malpractice
Estate Law72
Wills, trusts, probate, elder law
Bankruptcy44
Chapter 7, Chapter 13, debt relief
Immigration17
Visas, green cards, citizenship
Business Law50
Starting a company, contracts, disputes
Employment Law44
Firing, discrimination, unpaid wages
Real Estate Law64
Closings, landlord and tenant, property
Intellectual Property43
Patents, trademarks, copyright
Tax Law3
IRS problems, audits, tax debt
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All Estate LawProbate 28Wills & Trusts 13Elder Law 6Guardianship 15

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A probate lawyer guides executors and families through settling an estate — filing the will, notifying creditors, valuing and distributing property, and resolving disputes.

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  • Do I need a will, a trust, or both?
  • What will a complete plan cost?
  • How do you handle probate in Hawaii?
  • How often should I update my plan?
  • Who keeps the original documents?
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Carlsmith Ball Llp

·Hilo, HI·Attorneys
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Cades

·Honolulu, HI·Attorneys
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Cades Schutte

·Honolulu, HI·Attorneys

For 100 years, Cades Schutte has helped businesses and families find prosperity in Hawaii. As the state’s largest full-service law firm, we’re uniquely quali...

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Kobayashi, Sugita & Goda

·Honolulu, HI·Attorneys
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Carlsmith Ball

·Kailua Kona, HI·Attorneys

Honolulu law firm, Carlsmith Ball LLP, has over 70 Hawaii attorneys with offices on Oahu, Maui and the Big Island.

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Haitsuka, Edmund W

·Kailua Kona, HI·Attorneys
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Hawaii Estate Law guides

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Plain-English guides to the law. General information, not legal advice.

Asset Protection Planning in Hawaii
Hawaii asset protection involves layering — exemption planning, business entities, retirement accounts, and (for some) Domestic Asset Protection Trusts (DAPTs) in DAPT-friendly states.
Blended Family Estate Planning in Hawaii
Hawaii blended families need careful estate planning to avoid disinheriting biological children when surviving spouse remarries — QTIP trusts, life insurance, and specific structures address the conflict.
Business Succession Planning in Hawaii
Hawaii business succession requires coordinated estate + business planning — buy-sell agreements, life insurance funding, key-person insurance, and gradual transition plans. Without it, families lose businesses to taxes, disputes, or chaos.
Charitable Trusts in Hawaii
Hawaii charitable trusts combine philanthropy with tax planning. Charitable Remainder Trusts (CRTs) and Charitable Lead Trusts (CLTs) provide income / estate / gift tax benefits.
Digital-Asset Estate Planning in Hawaii
Hawaii digital-asset planning is governed by RUFADAA (adopted in 48 states) — fiduciaries can access digital accounts only if user explicitly consented. Without planning, families lose access to email, photos, crypto, and online accounts.
Spouse's Elective Share in Hawaii
Hawaii elective share: Sliding scale based on marriage length (UPC).
Estate-Tax Planning in Hawaii
Hawaii estates may face federal estate tax (40% above ~$13.99M / individual in 2025) plus state estate or inheritance tax — most estates use lifetime gifting + trusts to minimize tax.
Guardianship and Conservatorship in Hawaii
Hawaii guardianship cases — for minors, incapacitated adults, or both — are heard in Family Court (minors); Circuit Court (adults). Process requires petition, evaluation, hearing, ongoing reporting.
Healthcare Directives in Hawaii
Hawaii healthcare directives: Uniform Health-Care Decisions Act.
Heirs' Property in Hawaii
Hawaii heirs' property — land passed without a will or proper estate planning, owned by multiple heirs as tenants-in-common — has caused significant land loss in Black + low-income families. UPHPA partition reform helps.
Intestate Succession in Hawaii: What Happens If You Die Without a Will
If you die in Hawaii without a will, the state's intestate succession law decides who gets what — not you. Spouse takes everything if all kids are joint children of both spouses.
Living Trusts in Hawaii
A revocable living trust avoids probate, maintains privacy, and lets you control how your assets pass at death. Estates over $100K personal property typically benefit most.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does every estate go through probate?

Not always — property in trusts, joint accounts and accounts with beneficiaries can pass outside probate.

How long does probate take in Hawaii?

Simple estates may take months; complex or contested ones can take a year or more.

Do I need an estate lawyer to write a will?

Not legally, but mistakes in do-it-yourself wills are common and can leave a family in probate disputes. A lawyer makes sure it's valid under your state's law.

What is probate?

The court process that settles a person's estate — confirming the will, paying debts and distributing property. A lawyer can often make it faster and cheaper.

How much does estate planning cost in Hawaii?

Simple wills are often a flat fee; trusts and full plans cost more. Ask for a written quote for the documents you need.

How many probate lawyers are listed in Hawaii?

There are currently 28 probate lawyers listed in Hawaii on CGMIMM.