HRS §554D-403
When a trust made in another state is valid
A trust that is not made in a will is valid if it follows the law of the place where the trust document was signed, or the law of the place where the person who made the trust lived, had a home, or was a citizen, or where a trustee lived or had a business, or where the trust property was located. This also applies to changes to the trust unless the trust says otherwise.
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The statute, as written — Trusts created in other jurisdictions
A trust not created by will is validly created if its creation complies with the law of the jurisdiction in which the trust instrument was executed, or the law of the jurisdiction in which, at the time of creation: (1) The settlor was domiciled, had a place of abode, or was a national; (2) A trustee was domiciled or had a place of business; or (3) Any trust property was located. Unless otherwise provided in the trust instrument, this section shall also apply to trust amendments.
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