HRS §560:3-802
Time Limits for Claims Against an Estate
This section explains time limits for claims against a deceased person's estate. If a claim was already too old when the person died, it can't be paid unless everyone who inherits agrees to let it proceed. Time limits pause for four months after death, and filing a claim counts as starting a legal action.
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The statute, as written — Statutes of limitations
(a) Unless an estate is insolvent, the personal representative, with the consent of all successors whose interests would be affected, may waive any defense of limitations available to the estate. If the defense is not waived, no claim barred by a statute of limitations at the time of the decedent's death may be allowed or paid. (b) The running of a statute of limitations measured from an event other than death or the giving of notice to creditors is suspended for four months after the decedent's death, but resumes thereafter as to claims not barred by other sections. (c) For purposes of a statute of limitations, the presentation of a claim pursuant to section 560:3-804 is equivalent to commencement of a proceeding on the claim.
Sections this one refers to
§560:3-804 How to Present a Claim Against an Estate
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