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How Do I Make My Will Valid in Hawaii? Signature: You must sign your will, or if you are unable to sign, you may direct someone else to sign for you in your conscious presence. Witnesses: You need two competent witnesses to witness your signing of your will or your acknowledgment of your signature on your will.

No, you are not required to use a lawyer to make a Will in Hawaii. There are some situations, like a complex estate or difficult family relationships, where it may be beneficial to consult a lawyer.

Flat Fee Services Some attorneys offer flat fee services for specific tasks, such as preparing a basic will or trust. In Hawaii, an estate planning attorney typically charges between $350 and $4000 or more, depending on the complexity of the task.

The general requirements for a valid Will are usually as follows: (a) the document must be written (meaning typed or printed), (b) signed by the person making the Will (usually called the ?testator? or ?testatrix?, and (c) signed by two witnesses who were present to witness the execution of the document by the maker ...

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.

The cost of creating a will in Hawaii can range from roughly $450 to $1150. A Hawaii trust typically costs anywhere between $1500 and $3950. At Snug, any member can create a Power of Attorney and Health Care Directive for free. A Will costs $195 and a Trust costs $500.