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HRS §560:3-310

Notice rules for informal appointment of a personal representative

Before asking the court to appoint someone informally to handle an estate, the person asking must tell certain people about the plan. Notice goes to anyone who asked for it under a specific law and to anyone with an equal or better right to the job who hasn't given up that right in writing. No other notice is needed.

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The statute, as written — Informal appointment proceedings; notice requirements

The moving party must give notice as described by section 560:1-401 of the moving party's intention to seek an appointment informally: (1) To any person demanding it pursuant to section 560:3-204; and (2) To any person having a prior or equal right to appointment not waived in writing and filed with the court. No other notice of an informal appointment proceeding is required.
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗as published Jan 6, 2026our copy taken Aug 20, 2026

Sections this one refers to

§560:1-401 Notice: How and When to Give It

§560:3-204 Requesting notice of estate court filings

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