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HRS §572-26

Married people can serve as fiduciaries without spouse's consent

This law says a married person can act as a personal representative, guardian, trustee, custodian, or other fiduciary. They can make decisions and bind themselves and the estate they manage without needing their spouse's approval or action.

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The statute, as written — May be personal representative, guardian, trustee, or other fiduciary

A married person may be a personal representative, guardian, trustee, custodian, or other fiduciary and may bind the person's self and the estate the person represents without any act or assent on the part of the person's spouse.
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗as published Jan 6, 2026our copy taken Aug 20, 2026

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