HRS §560:2-122

Effect of parent-child relationship

This section says that if a parent-child relationship exists or is established under this part of the law, the parent and child are treated as parent and child for inheritance when someone dies without a will. It has exceptions listed in another section.

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The statute, as written — Effect of parent-child relationship

Except as otherwise provided in section 560:2-125(b) through (e), if a parent-child relationship exists or is established under this subpart, the parent shall be deemed a parent of the child, and the child shall be deemed a child of the parent, for the purpose of intestate succession.

Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗as published Jan 6, 2026our copy taken Aug 20, 2026

Sections this one refers to

§560:2-125 When Adoption Ends Legal Ties to Genetic Parents

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