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How Do I Find a Probate Attorney in Maui County, Hawaii?

When to consider hiring help, what to look for in a probate attorney, and firms serving Maui County.

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We found 28 estate law firms serving Maui County. Maui County is part of the Maui County region.

These firms handle estate administration, will contests, trust litigation, and other probate matters in Maui County Second Circuit Court.

Hawaii allows informal probate, so many families settle straightforward estates in Maui County without hiring an attorney. A probate attorney earns the fee when the estate is contested, includes a business or out-of-state real estate, has unclear or insolvent debts, or when beneficiaries disagree.

Probate attorney fees in Hawaii are based on reasonable compensation — typically 2%HRS § 560:3-721 (reasonable compensation; no statutory percentage)Verified May 30, 2026 to 4%HRS § 560:3-721 (reasonable compensation; no statutory percentage)Verified May 30, 2026 of the estate's value, billed hourly or as a flat fee. Ask a Maui County firm to quote a structure up front.

A probate attorney files the petition with the Second Circuit Court, publishes the required creditor notices, prepares the inventory and accounting, handles creditor claims and tax filings, and guides the final distribution. They represent the personal representative — not the beneficiaries — a distinction that matters if a dispute develops.

Maui County Firms

Donald C. Chaikin, Attorney at Law LLLC

Solo Practice

South Maui (Kihei) solo practice handling estate matters before the Second Circuit Court, Maui County's probate venue. Donald Chaikin takes probate administration and post-death fiduciary work, advising executors and trustees on estate settlement, fiduciary accounting, and the tax returns an estate must file. He pairs this with estate-tax planning when an estate carries unresolved tax questions.

Location

P.O. Box 1751Kihei, HI 96753

Phone

(808) 280-2044

Service Area

1 county

Estate PlanningProbate AdministrationTrust AdministrationElder Law
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David R. Spee, Attorney at Law

Solo Practice

Solo practitioner in Paia on Maui's North Shore with 30+ years of experience handling estate planning, probate and estate litigation, real property, and business contracts.

Location

62 Baldwin Avenue, Suite 2BPaia, HI 96779

Phone

(808) 579-8244

Established

1994

Service Area

1 county

Estate PlanningProbate LitigationProbate Administration
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Daye Law LLLC

Firm

Maui-based law firm providing estate planning, probate, estate administration, living trusts, wills, and real property services. Also serves Molokai and Lanai.

Location

80 Central AvenueKahului, HI 96732

Phone

(808) 495-8880

Service Area

1 county

Estate PlanningProbate AdministrationTrust Administration
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Dwight K. Muraoka, Attorney at Law LLC

Solo Practice

Dwight K. Muraoka has 42 years of legal experience serving Maui County residents with a concentration exclusively on estate planning, probate, and trust matters. Legal assistants average 27+ years of experience focused solely on estate planning.

Location

24 N. Church Street, Suite 305Wailuku, HI 96793

Phone

(808) 242-0799

Service Area

1 county

Estate PlanningProbate AdministrationTrust Administration
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Gary Robert, Attorney at Law, A Law Corporation

Solo Practice

For over 48 years, Gary Robert has served individuals and families on the Westside of Maui including Lahaina and surrounding communities. Practice covers estate planning (wills, trusts, powers of attorney, advance health care directives), probate, and trust administration.

Location

808 Wainee Street, Suite 201Lahaina, HI 96761

Phone

(808) 667-7741

Service Area

1 county

Estate PlanningProbate AdministrationTrust Administration
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Island Legal Group LLLC

Solo Practice

Rhonda M. Fosbinder has 30 years of practice providing estate planning, estate administration, elder law, and real property transfer services on Maui. Listed on Maui County Bar Association for estate planning, probate, and conservators/guardianship.

Location

305 E. Wakea Avenue, Suite 200Kahului, HI 96732

Phone

(808) 242-4956

Service Area

1 county

Estate PlanningProbate AdministrationElder LawConservatorshipGuardianship
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Josh James Attorney at Law, LLLC

Solo Practice

Maui-based attorney with 8+ years of experience who has drafted estate plans ranging from small estates to multi-million dollar trusts and handles complex probate matters.

Location

2158 Main Street, Suite 102Wailuku, HI 96793

Phone

(808) 419-6937

Service Area

1 county

Estate PlanningProbate Administration
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Karen Temple Attorney at Law LLLC

Solo Practice

A Maui based law firm specializing in estate planning, estate administration, probate, real estate, and related matters.

Location

1977 Kaohu StreetWailuku, HI 96793

Phone

(808) 244-8222

Service Area

1 county

Estate PlanningProbate AdministrationTrust Administration
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Kristen Spees Marchello, Attorney at Law

Solo Practice

Licensed in Hawaii, Nevada, and California, Kristen Spees Marchello has been practicing estate planning for over a decade. Specializes in wills, trusts, and deeds with documents written in plain English. Charges flat fees and offers home appointments.

Location

3449 Akala DriveKihei, HI 96753

Phone

(808) 870-2687

Service Area

1 county

Estate PlanningTrust AdministrationProbate Administration
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Navarro-Buckingham, LLLC

Firm

Maui-based law firm specializing in estate planning (trusts, wills, power of attorney, advance health care directives), trust administration, probate, business formation, and business succession planning. Licensed in Hawaii and California.

Location

360 Ho'ohana Street, Suite A103Kahului, HI 96732

Phone

(808) 873-5900

Service Area

1 county

Estate PlanningTrust AdministrationProbate AdministrationProbate LitigationGuardianshipConservatorship
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Obenauf Law Group

Firm

Maui-based firm focusing on estate planning, elder law, Medicaid planning, probate, trust administration, conservatorships, and guardianships.

Location

156 Central AvenueWailuku, HI 96793

Phone

(808) 244-3905

Service Area

1 county

Estate PlanningElder LawMedicaid PlanningProbate AdministrationTrust AdministrationConservatorshipGuardianship
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Law Office of Roya Deyhim LLLC

Solo Practice

Maui-based solo practice serving clients throughout Hawaii and California in estate planning, trust administration, charitable planning, and business planning. Licensed in both Hawaii and California.

Location

411 Huku Lii Place, Suite 201Kihei, HI 96753

Phone

(808) 891-8881

Service Area

1 county

Estate PlanningTrust AdministrationCharitable Planning
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Wong Leong Cuccia

Firm

Maui-based firm handling estate planning, informal probate and trust administration, conservatorships, guardianships, and deeds. Serves Maui, Lanai, and Molokai.

Location

24 N. Church Street, Suite 407Wailuku, HI 96793

Phone

(808) 727-2150

Service Area

1 county

Estate PlanningProbate AdministrationTrust AdministrationConservatorshipGuardianship
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Wailea Law LLLC

Firm

A boutique law firm in Maui offering expert legal services in real estate, probate, estate planning, business and CPR law. Founded in 2023 by Steven Slazyk who has maintained a real estate, land, corporate and estates practice since 2010.

Location

34 Wailea Gateway Place, Suite A102Kihei, HI 96753

Phone

(808) 463-5288

Established

2023

Service Area

1 county

Estate PlanningProbate Administration
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Statewide Practices

These firms serve clients throughout Hawaii.

Cades Schutte LLP

Firm

Full-service law firm with over 80 attorneys. Trusts & Estates Group handles estate planning, trust and estate administration, wealth preservation, asset protection, charitable planning, and probate litigation across all Hawaiian islands.

Location

1000 Bishop Street, Suite 1200Honolulu, HI 96813

Phone

(808) 521-9200

Service Area

Statewide

Estate PlanningTrust AdministrationProbate AdministrationTrust LitigationConservatorshipGuardianshipAsset ProtectionCharitable Planning
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Cain and Herren, ALC

Firm

The largest law firm on Maui with five attorneys and 13 employees, providing estate planning services including wills, trusts, and pre-marital agreements across all Hawaiian islands.

Location

2141 West Vineyard StreetWailuku, HI 96793

Phone

(808) 242-9350

Service Area

Statewide

Estate PlanningProbate AdministrationTrust Administration
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Carlsmith Ball LLP

Firm

Multi-island law firm with over 70 attorneys and offices on Oahu, Big Island, and Maui. Handles estate planning, probate, trust administration, and contested trust and probate proceedings statewide.

Location

1001 Bishop Street, Suite 2100Honolulu, HI 96813

Phone

(808) 523-2500

Service Area

Statewide

Trust LitigationProbate LitigationEstate PlanningTrust AdministrationProbate Administration
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David A. Bernstein, A Law Corporation

Solo Practice

David A. Bernstein has over 20 years of estate planning experience and has prepared over 2,000 estate plans. Serves clients across all Hawaiian islands including Oahu, Maui, Hilo, and Kona with both online and in-person services.

Location

345 Queen Street, Suite 600Honolulu, HI 96813

Phone

(808) 533-3243

Service Area

Statewide

Estate PlanningTrust AdministrationProbate Administration
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Law Offices of Eric S.T. Young, ALC

Solo Practice

Eric S.T. Young has practiced estate law in Hawaii since 1992. Fellow of the American College of Trust and Estate Counsel (ACTEC) and member of the Judiciary's Uniform Probate Code and Probate Court Practices Committee. Named Hawaii Lawyer of the Year seven times by Best Lawyers in America.

Location

55 Merchant Street, Suite 3000, Harbor CourtHonolulu, HI 96813

Phone

(808) 427-1406

Service Area

Statewide

Estate PlanningProbate AdministrationTrust AdministrationTrust LitigationConservatorshipGuardianship
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Goodsill Anderson Quinn & Stifel LLP

Firm

Established in 1878, Goodsill is one of Hawaii's oldest and most prominent full-service law firms with approximately 60 attorneys. Their trusts and estates practice group serves clients across all Hawaiian islands.

Location

999 Bishop Street, Suite 1600Honolulu, HI 96813

Phone

(808) 547-5600

Established

1878

Service Area

Statewide

Estate PlanningTrust AdministrationProbate AdministrationGuardianshipTrust LitigationAsset Protection
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Hawaii Trust & Estate Counsel

Firm

Has offices in Waimea, Hilo, Kona, Honolulu and Wailuku, Maui. Concentrates solely on estate planning (wills, trusts, POAs, health directives). Serves clients across all Hawaiian islands.

Location

65-1230 Mamalahoa Highway, Suite F-102Kamuela, HI 96743

Phone

(808) 334-3343

Service Area

Statewide

Trust AdministrationEstate PlanningProbate Administration
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Hastings, Laun & Houser LLLC

Firm

Big Island-based estate planning firm with over 75 combined years of experience. Provides sophisticated estate planning, asset protection, estate and gift tax planning, probate and trust administration, and fiduciary litigation. Routinely visits other areas of the Big Island, Maui, and Oahu.

Location

65-1230 Mamalahoa Highway, Suite B20Kamuela, HI 96743

Phone

(808) 885-4554

Service Area

Statewide

Estate PlanningProbate AdministrationTrust AdministrationTrust LitigationAsset ProtectionCharitable PlanningMedicaid Planning
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Hawaii Estate Law & Planning (HELP)

Solo Practice

Serves clients across all Hawaiian islands with wills, trusts, probate, trust administration, and asset protection for blended families. Founder Isaiah Cureton is also a licensed Real Estate broker.

Location

345 Queen Street, Suite 602Honolulu, HI 96813

Phone

(808) 773-7313

Service Area

Statewide

Estate PlanningProbate AdministrationTrust AdministrationAsset Protection
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KPRESS Law

Firm

Designed to focus solely on probate cases, KPRESS Law handles probate proceedings filed in Honolulu and in the counties of Hawaii, Kauai, and Maui. Founded by Victoria Sakamaki after 20 years at other firms.

Location

P.O. Box 25368Honolulu, HI 96825

Phone

(808) 445-3072

Service Area

Statewide

Probate AdministrationTrust AdministrationEstate Planning
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JPM Law Firm, LLLC

Solo Practice

Jarrett P. Macanas holds an LL.M. in Taxation from Boston University School of Law and has assisted over 2,000 Hawaii residents with estate planning. Specializes in revocable living trusts, wills, and Medicaid planning. Also visits clients on the Big Island and Maui.

Location

1001 Bishop Street, Suite 2850Honolulu, HI 96813

Phone

(808) 377-0180

Service Area

Statewide

Estate PlanningMedicaid PlanningElder Law
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Okura & Associates

Firm

A law firm with experienced Hawaii estate planning, probate, Medicaid, and elder law attorneys with offices in Honolulu, Hilo, and Kauai.

Location

1314 S King Street, Suite 760Honolulu, HI 96814

Phone

(808) 593-8885

Service Area

Statewide

Estate PlanningMedicaid PlanningProbate AdministrationElder LawAsset Protection
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Sterling & Tucker, LLP

Firm

For over 30 years, Sterling & Tucker has served Hawaii families with estate planning, probate, trust administration, wills and trusts, special needs planning, and legacy planning. Offices on Oahu, Maui, and the Big Island.

Location

201 Merchant Street, Suite 950Honolulu, HI 96813

Phone

(808) 531-5391

Service Area

Statewide

Estate PlanningTrust AdministrationProbate AdministrationElder LawSpecial Needs Planning
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Torkildson Katz, A Law Corporation

Firm

Founded in 1947, Torkildson Katz is one of Hawaii's established full-service law firms with offices in both Honolulu and Hilo. Provides estate planning, probate, trust administration, and business law services.

Location

700 Bishop Street, 15th FloorHonolulu, HI 96813

Phone

(808) 523-6000

Established

1947

Service Area

Statewide

Estate PlanningProbate AdministrationTrust Administration
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Frequently Asked Questions

Not every estate needs one. Simple estates, small estates under the affidavit threshold, and states with informal probate can often be handled without counsel. Contested wills, out-of-state property, and business interests usually need an attorney. The Hawaii self-filing assessment scores whether this estate can be handled without one.

Hawaii uses reasonable fees for probate. Typical Maui County rates run $200–$500/hour, with simple estates taking 20–40 hours. Flat-fee arrangements are available from some firms.

Files the petition, publishes required notices, helps with the inventory and accounting, handles creditor claims and tax filings, and guides the final distribution. The attorney represents the personal representative, not the beneficiaries — a distinction that matters if disputes arise.

Referrals from an estate planning attorney you already work with are the best source. Bar association directories are second. Avoid attorneys who won't quote a fee structure up front or who won't explain whether your estate qualifies for simplified procedures.

Yes — by avoiding probate altogether. A revocable living trust removes the estate from court jurisdiction, which removes the need for a probate attorney at settlement time. Create a revocable trust online for about what one hour of probate-attorney time costs.

Firm listings are for informational purposes only. SimplyTrust does not endorse or recommend any specific firm or attorney. Contact firms directly to discuss your situation and verify their current practice areas and availability. Information last verified: June 2026.

Second Circuit Court

Maui County

Hoapili Hale, 2145 Main Street, Suite 106

Wailuku, HI 96793-1679

Phone:

808-244-2706

Fax:

808-244-2777

Hours:

Office: 7:45 AM - 4:30 PM, Mon-Fri; Counter: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM (except State holidays)

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Paper Filing Available
E-Filing Optional

Notify Banks & Financial Institutions

Each institution has a separate death claim process. Find yours below.

American Savings Bank

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Bank serving Hawaii

American Savings Bank

Bank of Hawaii

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Bank serving Hawaii

Bank of Hawaii

Bank of Hope

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Bank serving the West, Southeast, and more

Bank of Hope

CPB

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Bank serving Hawaii

CPB

First Foundation

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Bank serving the West, Southwest, and more

First Foundation

First Hawaiian

F

Bank serving Hawaii

First Hawaiian

Hawaii State FCU

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Credit Union serving Hawaii

Hawaii State FCU

HomeStreet

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Bank serving the West

HomeStreet

Mechanics Bank

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Bank serving the West

Mechanics Bank

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Brokerage serving all 50 states

Acorns

ADP

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Retirement Provider serving all 50 states

ADP

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Insurance Company serving all 50 states

Aetna

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