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HRS §554D-409

Trusts for purposes without named beneficiaries

This section allows a trust to be created for a purpose that is not charitable, even if there is no specific person or group named as the beneficiary. The trust can be enforced by someone named in the trust or appointed by a court. Trust property can only be used for its intended purpose, and any extra property goes back to the person who created the trust or their heirs.

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The statute, as written — Noncharitable trust without ascertainable beneficiary

Except as otherwise provided in section 554D-408 or by other law, the following rules apply: (1) A trust may be created for a noncharitable purpose without a definite or definitely ascertainable beneficiary or for a noncharitable but otherwise valid purpose to be selected by the trustee; (2) A trust authorized by this section may be enforced by a person appointed in the terms of the trust or, if no person is so appointed, by a person appointed by the court; and (3) Property of a trust authorized by this section may be applied only to its intended use, except to the extent the court determines that the value of the trust property exceeds the amount required for the intended use; provided that, except as otherwise provided in the terms of the trust, property not required for the intended use shall be distributed to the settlor, if then living; otherwise pursuant to the terms of the settlor's will; or, if none, to the settlor's successors in interest.
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗as published Jan 6, 2026our copy taken Aug 20, 2026

Sections this one refers to

§554D-408 Trusts for caring for pets are valid and protected

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