HRS §560:3-905
When a will or trust can't punish a challenge
This section says that a clause in a will or trust that tries to punish someone for challenging the will or trust, or for starting a related court case, is not enforceable if that person had a good reason to do so. In other words, if you have a valid reason to contest, you won't be penalized.
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The statute, as written — Penalty clause for contest
A provision in a will or trust purporting to penalize any interested person for contesting the will or trust or instituting other proceedings relating to the probate or trust estate is unenforceable if probable cause exists for instituting proceedings.
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