Probate in City and County of Honolulu

Probate Court Record

City and County of Honolulu First Circuit Court

City and County of Honolulu · 1st Circuit

Hours

Monday-Friday 8:00 AM-4:15 PM (except state holidays)

Office

Ka'ahumanu Hale, 777 Punchbowl Street, Honolulu, HI 96813-5093

Filing in person

Walk-ins accepted

Self-represented filing

Allowed

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How Do I Settle a Trust?

Settling a trust in Hawaii happens outside court: the trustee acts under the state's Uniform Trust CodeHRS Ch. 554D (Uniform Trust Code)Verified Oct 17, 2026View source, notifies the beneficiaries within 60 daysHRS §§ 554D-813, 554D-1005Verified Sep 15, 2026View source, then pays the debts and distributes under the trust's terms.

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Settling an estate in Hawaii: the personal representative files the estate inventory within 90 daysHRS § 560:3-706Verified Sep 15, 2026View source of appointment; creditors have 4 monthsHRS §§ 560:3-801, 560:3-803, 560:3-805, 560:3-806 (am L 2023, c 158; § 3-801 am L 2024, c 7)Verified Oct 18, 2026View source to present claims; a simple estate closes in 6 months to 9 months.

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