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HRS §551E-12

Who can ask a court to review a power of attorney

This section lists who may ask a court to interpret a power of attorney or review the agent's actions, and to order a fix. It also says the court must dismiss the case if the principal asks, unless the principal cannot legally revoke the agent's power.

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The statute, as written — ‑12] Judicial relief

(a) The following persons may petition a court to construe a power of attorney or review the agent's conduct, and grant appropriate relief: (1) The principal or the agent; (2) A guardian, conservator, or other fiduciary acting for the principal; (3) A person authorized to make health care decisions for the principal; (4) The principal's spouse, parent, or descendant; (5) An individual who would qualify as a presumptive heir of the principal; (6) A person named as a beneficiary to receive any property, benefit, or contractual right on the principal's death or as a beneficiary of a trust created by or for the principal that has a financial interest in the principal's estate; (7) A governmental agency having regulatory authority to protect the welfare of the principal; (8) The principal's caregiver or another person that demonstrates sufficient interest in the principal's welfare; and (9) A person asked to accept the power of attorney. (b) Upon motion by the principal, the court shall dismiss a petition filed under this section, unless the court finds that the principal lacks capacity to revoke the agent's authority or the power of attorney.
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗as published Jan 6, 2026our copy taken Aug 20, 2026

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