HRS §551G-33
What happens after a guardianship order is registered
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗Once a guardianship or protective order from another state is registered in Hawaii, the guardian or conservator can use all the powers listed in that order, as long as Hawaii law doesn't forbid them. They can also file lawsuits in Hawaii, but nonresidents may face extra conditions. Hawaii courts can enforce the order.
courtsguardians
The statute, as written — Effect of registration
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.
(a) Upon registration of a guardianship or protective order from another state, the guardian or conservator may exercise in the State of Hawaii all powers authorized in the order of appointment except as prohibited under the laws of the State of Hawaii, including maintaining actions and proceedings in the State of Hawaii and, if the guardian or conservator is not a resident of Hawaii, subject to any conditions imposed upon nonresident parties. (b) A court of the State of Hawaii may grant any relief available under this chapter and other law of the State of Hawaii to enforce a registered order.
LawTrove is not legal advice. The summary above is a computer-generated restatement — the authoritative text is the official version linked above.