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HRS §554D-301

How notice and consent work when someone represents you

This section explains that when a person is allowed to represent and bind another person under this law, giving notice to the representative is the same as giving it to the person represented. The representative's consent is binding unless the person objects before it takes effect. A settlor cannot represent a beneficiary for trust changes.

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The statute, as written — Representation; basic effect

(a) Notice to a person who may represent and bind another person under this part has the same effect as if notice were given directly to the other person. (b) The consent of a person who may represent and bind another person under this part is binding on the person represented unless the person represented objects to the representation before the consent would otherwise have become effective. (c) Except as otherwise provided in sections 554D-411 and 554D-602, a person who under this part may represent a settlor who lacks capacity may receive notice and give a binding consent on the settlor's behalf. (d) A settlor shall not represent and bind a beneficiary under this part with respect to the termination or modification of a trust under section 554D-411(a).
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗as published Jan 6, 2026our copy taken Aug 20, 2026

Sections this one refers to

§554D-411 Changing or ending a trust when everyone agrees

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