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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.
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗as published Jan 6, 2026our copy taken Aug 20, 2026

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