HRS §551E-9
How someone becomes an agent under a power of attorney
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗A person becomes an agent under a power of attorney by acting as an agent, doing agent duties, or doing anything that shows they accept the role, unless the power of attorney says otherwise.
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The statute, as written — Agent's acceptance
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.
Except as otherwise provided in the power of attorney, a person accepts appointment as an agent under a power of attorney by exercising authority or performing duties as an agent or by any other assertion or conduct indicating acceptance.
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