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HRS §560:3-617

Special Administrator Powers and Duties in Court Proceedings

A court-appointed special administrator can act like a general personal representative, but only within the limits set by the court's order. The court may limit the appointment by time, specific tasks, or other conditions.

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The statute, as written — Special administrator; formal proceedings; power and duties

A special administrator appointed by order of the court in any formal proceeding has the power of a general personal representative except as limited in the appointment and duties as prescribed in the order. The appointment may be for a specified time, to perform particular acts or on other terms as the court may direct.
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗as published Jan 6, 2026our copy taken Aug 20, 2026

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