HRS §554D-201
When a court can get involved in a trust
A court can step into trust matters only when someone involved asks for help or when the law allows it. Trusts are not automatically watched by a court unless a judge orders it. Court cases about trusts can cover many internal issues, like choosing trustees or checking their reports.
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The statute, as written — Role of court in administration of trust
(a) The court may intervene in the administration of a trust to the extent its jurisdiction is invoked by an interested person or as provided by law. (b) A trust is not subject to continuing judicial supervision unless ordered by the court. (c) A judicial proceeding involving a trust may relate to any matter involving the internal affairs of trusts, including a proceeding to: (1) Appoint or remove a trustee; (2) Review or determine a trustee's compensation; (3) Review a trustee's report or accounting or compel a trustee to report or account; (4) Ascertain beneficiaries; (5) Determine any question arising in the administration or distribution of any trust, including questions of construction of trust terms; (6) Request instructions to trustees; and (7) Determine the existence or nonexistence of any immunity, power, privilege, duty, or right. (d) A judicial proceeding is initiated by filing a petition in the court and giving notice pursuant to section 554D-109 to interested persons. The court may order notification to additional persons.
Sections this one refers to
§554D-109 How to give notice and when it can be skipped
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