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HRS §572C-4

Requirements for a valid reciprocal beneficiary relationship

This section lists the five requirements you must meet to enter a valid reciprocal beneficiary relationship. You must be an adult, not already married or in another such relationship or civil union, and legally unable to marry each other. Your consent must be free, and you must sign a declaration.

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The statute, as written — Requisites of a valid reciprocal beneficiary relationship

In order to enter into a valid reciprocal beneficiary relationship, it shall be necessary that: (1) Each of the parties be at least eighteen years old; (2) Neither of the parties be married, a party to another reciprocal beneficiary relationship, or a partner in a civil union; (3) The parties be legally prohibited from marrying one another under chapter 572; (4) Consent of either party to the reciprocal beneficiary relationship has not been obtained by force, duress, or fraud; and (5) Each of the parties sign a declaration of reciprocal beneficiary relationship as provided in section 572C-5.
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗as published Jan 6, 2026our copy taken Aug 20, 2026

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