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HRS §560:5-301

How a Guardian Is Appointed and How Long It Lasts

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The statute, as written — to 560:5-313 REPEALED

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

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