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HRS §428-402

Members must still pay promised contributions even if they die or become unable

If you promise to give money, property, or services to a limited liability company (LLC), you must follow through even if you die, become disabled, or can't do it yourself. If you don't, the LLC can make you or your estate pay the cash value of what you promised. A creditor who relied on your promise can also enforce it.

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The statute, as written — Member's liability for contributions

(a) A member's obligation to contribute money, property, or other benefit to, or to perform services for, a limited liability company is not excused by the member's death, disability, or other inability to perform personally. If a member does not make the required contribution of property or services, the member or the member's executor, as the case may be, is obligated at the option of the company to contribute money equal to that portion of the value of the stated contribution which has not been made. (b) A creditor of a limited liability company who extends credit or otherwise acts in reliance on an obligation described in subsection (a), and without notice of any compromise under section 428-404(c)(5), may enforce the original obligation.
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗as published Jan 6, 2026our copy taken Aug 20, 2026

Sections this one refers to

§428-404 Who runs the company and how decisions are made

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