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HRS §560:5-110

Getting official papers after being appointed guardian or conservator

After a guardian or conservator agrees to serve and files the required paperwork, the court gives them official letters proving their role. The letters show who appointed them and list any limits on their power or on the assets they manage.

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The statute, as written — Letters of office

Upon the guardian's filing of an acceptance of office, the court shall issue appropriate letters of guardianship. Upon the conservator's filing of an acceptance of office and any required bond, the court shall issue appropriate letters of conservatorship. Letters of guardianship shall indicate whether the guardian was appointed by the court, a parent, or the spouse or reciprocal beneficiary. Any limitation on the powers of a guardian or conservator or of the assets subject to a conservatorship shall be endorsed on the guardian's or conservator's letters.
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗as published Jan 6, 2026our copy taken Aug 20, 2026

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