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HRS §554D-805

Trustees can only charge reasonable costs

When running a trust, the trustee can only spend money that is reasonable compared to the trust's assets, its goals, and the trustee's own skills. This keeps costs fair and prevents waste.

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The statute, as written — Costs of administration

In administering a trust, the trustee may incur only costs that are reasonable in relation to the trust property, the purposes of the trust, and the skills of the trustee.
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗as published Jan 6, 2026our copy taken Aug 20, 2026

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