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HRS §554D-601

Mental ability needed to create or change a revocable trust

To create a revocable trust or add property to one, you must have the same mental ability as you need to make a will. Unless the trust says otherwise, you also need that same ability to change, cancel, or direct the trustee.

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The statute, as written — Capacity of settlor of revocable trust

The capacity required to create or add property to a revocable trust is the same as that required to make a will. Unless otherwise altered by the terms of the trust pursuant to section 554D-602(c), the capacity required to amend, revoke, or direct the actions of the trustee of a revocable trust is also the same as that required to make a will.
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗as published Jan 6, 2026our copy taken Aug 20, 2026

Sections this one refers to

§554D-602 Changing or Ending a Revocable Trust

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