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HRS §560:4-207

Rules for local handling of a nonresident's estate

This section says that when someone who didn't live in Hawaii dies, any local court proceedings and the local person in charge of the estate follow the same rules as for Hawaii residents. It covers the local representative's powers, duties, and the rights of people involved.

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The statute, as written — Ancillary and other local administrations; provisions governing

In respect to a nonresident decedent, the provisions of article III of this chapter govern: (1) Proceedings, if any, in a court of this State for probate of the will, appointment, removal, supervision, and discharge of the local personal representative, and any other order concerning the estate; and (2) The status, powers, duties, and liabilities of any local personal representative and the rights of claimants, purchasers, distributees, and others in regard to a local administration.
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗as published Jan 6, 2026our copy taken Aug 20, 2026

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