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HRS §560:2-517

Penalty for Contesting a Will Is Not Enforceable

If a will says a person will lose something for challenging the will or starting other estate court cases, that penalty cannot be enforced when the person had a good reason to start the case.

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The statute, as written — Penalty clause for contest

A provision in a will purporting to penalize an interested person for contesting the will or instituting other proceedings relating to the estate is unenforceable if probable cause exists for instituting proceedings.
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗as published Jan 6, 2026our copy taken Aug 20, 2026

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