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HRS §560:2-204

What counts in the deceased person's estate

This section explains how to figure out the value of the part of a deceased person's estate that goes through probate. It starts with the full value, then subtracts certain costs and allowances. This gives the net amount used for other legal purposes.

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The statute, as written — Decedent's net probate estate

The value of the augmented estate includes the value of the decedent's probate estate, reduced by funeral and administration expenses, homestead allowance, family allowances, exempt property, and enforceable claims.
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗as published Jan 6, 2026our copy taken Aug 20, 2026

LawTrove is not legal advice. The summary above is a computer-generated restatement — the authoritative text is the official version linked above.