Yes. Hawaii recognizes holographic (handwritten) willsHRS § 560:2-502Verified Sep 15, 2026View source when the material provisions are in the testator's handwriting. A holographic will typically needs no witnesses, but it is easier to challenge than a formally executed will.

Hawaii requires 2HRS § 327E-16Verified Oct 15, 2026View source witnesses, each at least 18 yearsHRS § 327E-16Verified Oct 15, 2026View source old and present when you sign, and the agent or your healthcare provider cannot serve as one. At least one witness must be unrelated to you.

Hawaii does not require notarization for a financial power of attorneyHRS § 551E-3, § 551E-5, § 551E-9, § 551E-15, § 551E-16, § 551E-31, § 551E-47, § 551E-51 (L 2014, c 22); HRS § 502-84, § 501-174 (recording)Verified Sep 18, 2026View source, but banks and other third parties generally expect a notarized documentHRS § 551E-3, § 551E-5, § 551E-9, § 551E-15, § 551E-16, § 551E-31, § 551E-47, § 551E-51 (L 2014, c 22); HRS § 502-84, § 501-174 (recording)Verified Sep 18, 2026View source; the document carries a notary block. A power of attorney used for real estate is recorded with the county where the property sitsHRS § 551E-3, § 551E-5, § 551E-9, § 551E-15, § 551E-16, § 551E-31, § 551E-47, § 551E-51 (L 2014, c 22); HRS § 502-84, § 501-174 (recording)Verified Sep 18, 2026View source.

Hawaii prescribes no formHRS 527-1 to 527-17Verified Aug 24, 2026. The deed must state that the transfer to the beneficiary is to occur at the transferor's death (HRS 527-9(2)).