Hawaii: How to Get Court Approval to Sell a House and Pay Off the Mortgage
Disclaimer: This is general information only and not legal advice. Consult a licensed Hawaii attorney about your specific situation before taking action. When the court usually must approve a home sale in Hawaii Court approval is commonly required when the homeowner does not have capacity or clear authority to sell the real property. Typical situations […]
Read article →Hawaii: Can Payable‑On‑Death Accounts Be Used to Pay Estate Creditors?
How payable‑on‑death (POD) accounts interact with creditor claims under Hawaii law Disclaimer: I am not a lawyer. This article explains general principles under Hawaii law to help you understand when POD (payable‑on‑death) accounts may — or may not — be used to pay a decedent’s creditors. This is educational information, not legal advice. For advice […]
Read article →How to Open an Estate Bank Account in Hawaii Using an IRS EIN
Detailed Answer Disclaimer: This information is educational only and is not legal advice. It does not create an attorney-client relationship. For advice about your specific situation, consult a licensed attorney in Hawaii. When someone dies, their assets that belong to the decedent’s estate should be kept separate from surviving family members’ personal funds. Opening an […]
Read article →Hawaii: What Happens When a Creditor Files a Claim After the 90-Day Probate Notice?
Detailed Answer — How late creditor claims are handled in Hawaii probate When someone dies, the personal representative (executor) must notify creditors so the estate can pay valid debts before distributing assets. Under Hawaii probate law (HRS Chapter 560), creditors generally must present claims within the notice period set by the court and statute. If […]
Read article →Claiming Your Share of a Parent’s Estate in Hawaii When There Is No Will
Detailed Answer If your mother died without a will and you live in Hawaii, her estate will pass according to Hawaii’s intestate succession rules. Intestate succession means state law (not a will) decides who inherits. The basic steps to claim your share are: identify heirs, locate and value assets, protect the estate, and use the […]
Read article →Hawaii: Rights of a Surviving Spouse When the Decedent Died Without a Will
Disclaimer: This is general information, not legal advice. I am not a lawyer. For advice about your specific situation, consult a licensed Hawaii attorney. Detailed Answer — Your legal rights as a surviving spouse in Hawaii when the decedent left no will If your spouse died without a will (intestate) in Hawaii, state law sets […]
Read article →How to Get Appointed as Estate Administrator in Hawaii When Your Spouse Died Intestate
Detailed Answer: How to get appointed as estate administrator in Hawaii when your spouse died intestate Short answer: In Hawaii, if your spouse died without a will (intestate), you can petition the Circuit Court in the county where your spouse lived to be appointed the personal representative (sometimes called an administrator) of the estate. You […]
Read article →Claiming Foreclosure Surplus for a Deceased Parent in Hawaii: What to Do When the Estate Was Not Probated
Can I claim surplus funds after a foreclosure of my deceased parent's property if their estate was never probated? Detailed Answer — How this works in Hawaii When a mortgage or trust deed foreclosure sale produces more money than needed to pay the foreclosing lender, the leftover amount is called the surplus (sometimes called an […]
Read article →Hawaii: Recovering Surplus Funds After a Foreclosure — When Probate Is Required
Quick answer If the owner of the property died before or shortly after a foreclosure sale, the remaining sale proceeds (the “surplus” or “excess funds” after lenders and costs are paid) generally belong to the deceased owner’s estate. Whether you must open a formal probate depends on how the property was owned, how much money […]
Read article →Transferring an Inherited Membership Interest in a Hawaii Single-Member LLC
Disclaimer: This is general information, not legal advice. For case-specific guidance, consult a licensed Hawaii attorney or probate counsel. Detailed Answer When the sole owner of a Hawaii limited liability company dies, the ownership interest becomes part of the decedent’s probate estate and will pass under the will or Hawaii intestate succession law. The process […]
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