HRS §560:4-204
Proving authority of an out-of-state estate representative
If no local estate case is already open in Hawaii, a personal representative appointed in another state can file official papers with a Hawaii court in the circuit where the deceased person's property is located. The papers must be authenticated copies of the appointment and any bond.
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The statute, as written — Proof of authority-bond
If no local administration or application or petition therefor is pending in this State, a domiciliary foreign personal representative may file with a court in this State in a judicial circuit in which property belonging to the decedent is located, authenticated copies of the representative's appointment and of any official bond the representative has given.
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