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In addition to written wills, Hawaii recognizes holographic (handwritten) wills so long as the signature and material portions of the document are in the testator's handwriting. A handwritten will does not have to be witnessed in order to be valid in Hawaii.

In Hawaii, probate is only required under two circumstances: if the deceased owned any real estate in his or her name alone, no matter how small the value OR. if the total value of the deceased's personal property exceeds $100,000.

In Hawaii, you can make a living trust to avoid probate for virtually any asset you own?real estate, bank accounts, vehicles, and so on. You need to create a trust document (it's similar to a will), naming someone to take over as trustee after your death (called a successor trustee).

The Estate Planning Must-Haves. Wills and Trusts. Durable Power of Attorney. Beneficiary Designations. Letter of Intent. Healthcare Power of Attorney. Guardianship Designations. Estate Planning FAQs.

If the Application for Issuance of Acknowledgment of Authority is approved by the Registrar, the Registrar shall issue an Acknowledgment of Authority, which shall expire three years from the date of issuance, and such limitation shall be stated on the face of the acknowledgment of authority.