Hawaii — Who Gets Surplus Proceeds When an Owner Dies Intestate (Siblings Involved)
Who gets surplus sale proceeds when an owner dies without a will in Hawaii? Detailed answer — how surplus proceeds are handled in Hawaii when the owner dies intestate When a property produces surplus proceeds (for example, after a foreclosure sale or after a court-ordered sale to satisfy debts) those surplus funds become an asset […]
Read article →How to File a Motion for Surplus Funds After a Foreclosure in Hawaii
Understanding How to Claim Surplus Funds After a Foreclosure in Hawaii Detailed Answer — Step-by-step guide Short answer: To try to get any surplus (excess sale proceeds) after your mother’s property was foreclosed in Hawaii, you will need to locate the foreclosure case, confirm there was a surplus, file a court motion asking the court […]
Read article →Hawaii — Claiming Surplus Funds After a Tax Foreclosure Sale: FAQ
FAQ: Recovering surplus proceeds from a tax foreclosure sale in Hawaii This page explains, in plain language, how to pursue surplus funds (also called excess proceeds or overbid funds) that remain after a county tax foreclosure sale of a property. It assumes no prior legal knowledge. This is general information only and is not legal […]
Read article →Documenting a Repossessed Vehicle When Settling an Estate in Hawaii
Short answer If a vehicle secured by a loan was repossessed and you are settling a loved one’s estate in Hawaii, document the repossession by collecting the repossession and sale records, the vehicle title history, the loan payoff ledger, and any communications with the secured lender or repossession agent. Record the vehicle’s status and any […]
Read article →Hawaii Guide to Claims of Mismanagement After Selling an Estate Vehicle
Detailed Answer Short answer: If your sibling claims you mismanaged estate assets because you sold your father’s car, the claim can trigger a probate accounting, a civil lawsuit for breach of fiduciary duty or conversion, a request to remove you as personal representative (if you hold that role), or a demand for restitution. What happens […]
Read article →Hawaii — How to Transfer a Deceased Parent’s Vehicle to the Surviving Parent When the Original Title Is Missing
How to transfer a deceased parent’s car title to the surviving parent in Hawaii when the original title is missing Short answer: In Hawaii you can usually transfer a deceased person’s vehicle to the surviving spouse (or other heir) without formal probate by using the state’s small‑estate procedures or a duplicate title application through the […]
Read article →Challenging or Dismissing a Probate Petition for Possession and Control of Estate Property in Hawaii
Overview: Responding when someone asks the probate court for possession or control of estate property This article explains, in plain language, the typical steps a person in Hawai‘i should consider when they want to challenge or seek dismissal of a probate petition that asks the court to grant someone possession and/or control of estate property. […]
Read article →Challenging a Sibling’s Final Accounting in a Parent’s Estate — Hawaii Guide
How to Challenge a Final Accounting When You Were Not Notified — Hawaii Probate FAQ Short answer: If a sibling filed a final accounting in your parent’s estate in Hawaii and you did not receive notice, you may be able to challenge the accounting by asking the probate court to reopen the matter, set aside […]
Read article →Hawaii Probate: Where to Open Probate When a Decedent Had Ties to More Than One State
Which court in Hawaii handles probate when a decedent had ties to more than one state? Detailed answer This answer describes how Hawaii law decides which probate court should open a decedent’s estate when the person had connections to more than one state. It assumes the reader starts with no prior legal knowledge. Under Hawaii […]
Read article →Challenging an Approved Estate Accounting in Hawaii: Steps When More Than a Year Has Passed
How to Challenge an Approved Estate Accounting More Than a Year Later in Hawaii FAQ: Practical steps, legal options, and what to expect when you missed the initial objection window. Short answer In Hawaii, if more than a year has passed since a court allowed (approved) an estate accounting, you may still have limited options […]
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