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HRS §560:5-210

When a Guardianship Ends and How to Ask for Changes

A guardianship of a minor ends when the minor dies, is adopted, becomes legally independent, turns 18, or when a court orders it. A ward or someone who cares about the ward can ask the court for any order that helps the ward. The person asking must give notice of the court hearing to certain people.

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The statute, as written — Termination of guardianship; other proceedings after appointment

(a) A guardianship of a minor terminates upon the minor's death, adoption, emancipation or attainment of majority, or as ordered by the court. (b) A ward or a person interested in the welfare of a ward may petition for any order that is in the best interest of the ward. The petitioner shall give notice of the hearing on the petition to the ward, if the ward has attained fourteen years of age and is not the petitioner, the guardian, and any other person as ordered by the court.
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗as published Jan 6, 2026our copy taken Aug 20, 2026

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