HRS §485A-804
Who can be told about possible financial abuse of an elder
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗If someone who handles money for an elder or vulnerable adult thinks that person may be getting financially exploited, they can tell a family member, friend, or someone the elder picked ahead of time. But they cannot tell anyone they suspect of the abuse.
financial institutions
The statute, as written — Third-party disclosures
A copy, taken August 20, 2026. The version published by the Legislature is the one that governs, and it may have changed since. Check it before relying on anything here.
If a qualified person reasonably believes that financial exploitation of an elder or a vulnerable adult may have occurred, may have been attempted, or is being attempted, a qualified person may notify a reasonably associated individual or any third party previously designated by the elder or vulnerable adult. Disclosure shall not be made to any reasonably associated individual or previously designated third party who is suspected of financial exploitation or other abuse of the elder or vulnerable adult.
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