HRS §560:6-105
Changing a joint account after someone dies
This section explains how the form of a joint account (like survivorship rights) can be changed. All account owners must sign a written order to the bank to change the account or stop payments. The order must be received while all owners are alive and not canceled by another written order.
beneficiariesdomestic partnersfinancial institutionsspouses
The statute, as written — Effect of written notice to financial institution
The provisions of section 560:6-104 as to rights of survivorship are determined by the form of the account at the death of a party. This form may be altered by written order given by all parties to the financial institution to change the form of the account or to stop or vary payment under the terms of the account. The order or request must be signed by all parties, received by the financial institution during the parties' lifetime, and not countermanded by other written order of the parties during their lifetime.
Sections this one refers to
§560:6-104 Who gets joint account money when an owner dies
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