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HRS §517-3

What happens if this law is ruled invalid for older trusts

This section says that if a court decides this law is invalid for trusts and estates that existed before April 24, 1957, the law would still apply to trusts and estates created after that date. It is a narrow rule about how the law would be treated if challenged.

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The statute, as written — Effect on existing and subsequent trusts

The legislature declares that if this chapter is held invalid or unconstitutional with respect to trusts and estates existing prior to April 24, 1957, it would have enacted this chapter as applicable to estates and trusts arising subsequent to April 24, 1957.
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗as published Jan 6, 2026our copy taken Aug 20, 2026

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