HRS §560:5-301
How a Guardian Is Appointed and How Long It Lasts
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗A guardian is named by a parent, spouse, or reciprocal beneficiary, or by a court. The guardianship stays in effect until it is ended, no matter where the guardian or the person under care lives.
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The statute, as written — to 560:5-313 REPEALED
A copy, taken August 20, 2026. The version published by the Legislature is the one that governs, and it may have changed since. Check it before relying on anything here.
L 2004, c 161, §37. PART 3. GUARDIANSHIP OF INCAPACITATED PERSON §560:5-301 Appointment and status of guardian. A person becomes a guardian of an incapacitated person by an appointment by a parent, spouse, or reciprocal beneficiary or upon appointment by the court. The guardianship continues until terminated, without regard to the location of the guardian or ward.
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