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HRS §532-9

Children born after their father's death inherit equally

A child born after their father dies inherits from him just as if they had been born while he was alive. This rule applies in all inheritance situations.

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The statute, as written — Posthumous children

Posthumous children shall, in all cases, inherit the same as if they had been born during their father's lifetime. [CC 1859, §1456; RL 1925, §3310; RL 1935, §4818; RL 1945, §12078; RL 1955, §318-9; HRS §532-9]
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗as published Jan 6, 2026our copy taken Aug 20, 2026

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