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HRS §554D-905

Judging trustee decisions by what was known then

Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗

This section says a trustee's investment choices are judged by the facts and situation at the time the trustee made the decision, not by what happened later. It protects trustees from being second-guessed with hindsight.

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The statute, as written — Reviewing compliance

A copy, taken August 20, 2026. The version published by the Legislature is the one that governs, and it may have changed since. Check it before relying on anything here.

Compliance with the prudent investor rule is determined in light of the facts and circumstances existing at the time of a trustee's decision or action and not by hindsight.
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗as published Jan 6, 2026our copy taken Aug 20, 2026

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