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HRS §533-8

Widow's right to stay in husband's house after death

A widow can stay in her husband's house for 60 days after he dies without paying rent. During that time, she can get reasonable food and support from his estate.

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The statute, as written — Widow's right to remain in husband's house

A widow may remain in the house of her husband sixty days after his death, without being chargeable with rent therefor. In the meantime she shall have her reasonable sustenance out of his estate. [CC 1859, §1306; RL 1925, §3024; RL 1935, §4837; RL 1945, §12107; RL 1955, §319-8; HRS §533-8]
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗as published Jan 6, 2026our copy taken Aug 20, 2026

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