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HRS §560:1-108

Who can approve actions for a trust or estate

This section says that when a personal representative or trustee needs consent or approval for certain actions, the person who holds a general power of appointment can act on behalf of the beneficiaries. This includes approving changes to the trust or forgiving the trustee's mistakes. It applies only to the extent the beneficiaries' interests are subject to that power.

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The statute, as written — Acts by holder of general power

For the purpose of granting consent or approval with regard to the acts or accounts of a personal representative or trustee, including relief from liability or penalty for failure to post bond, to register a trust, or to perform other duties, and for purposes of consenting to modification or termination of a trust or to deviation from its terms, the sole holder or all co-holders of a presently exercisable general power of appointment, including one in the form of a power of amendment or revocation, are deemed to act for beneficiaries to the extent their interests (as objects, takers in default, or otherwise) are subject to the power.
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗as published Jan 6, 2026our copy taken Aug 20, 2026

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