Business Details
37 Years
experience
Estate Planning & Trust Law Services in Aiea, HI
Since 1989, our firm has provided comprehensive estate planning and probate services to individuals and families across Hawaii. With over 28 years of legal experience, we specialize in creating customized estate plans that protect assets, ensure smooth property transfers, and honor clients' final wishes. Our practice focuses on revocable and irrevocable trusts, wills, power of attorney documents, and Medicaid lien avoidance strategies. We guide executors and trustees through complex probate and trust settlement processes while prioritizing client confidentiality and personalized service.Our Hawaii-based team understands the unique multicultural needs of local families and businesses, offering tailored solutions that address both immediate concerns and long-term legacy planning. We maintain strict adherence to ethical standards while providing practical legal counsel that balances technical expertise with compassionate support.
Services
Estate Planning
Probate Administration
Trust Settlement
Will Preparation
Power of Attorney
Details
- Year established: 1989
Highlights and features
- We offer over 28 years of specialized estate planning experience in Hawaii law
- Our customized plans address unique family dynamics and property ownership structures
- We provide clear guidance on Medicaid lien avoidance and asset protection strategies
- Our team handles complex trust settlements with meticulous attention to detail
- We maintain direct client communication throughout the entire estate planning process
Services
Estate Planning
We create comprehensive estate plans that protect assets and ensure your wishes are honored. Our services include customized trust creation, will preparation, and power of attorney documents tailored to Hawaii's unique legal requirements. We help clients navigate complex property transfers while minimizing tax implications and ensuring proper provisions for minor children or special needs beneficiaries.
Probate Administration
Our firm guides executors through Hawaii's probate process for uncontested cases. We handle asset inventory, debt settlement, tax filings, and property distribution according to will provisions. We also provide referrals for contested probate matters requiring litigation expertise while ensuring compliance with state-specific inheritance laws and court procedures.
Trust Settlement
We assist trustees with post-death trust administration including asset transfer, tax reporting, and beneficiary distributions. Our services ensure proper execution of trust terms while addressing real property conveyances and resolving any creditor claims. We provide step-by-step guidance to fulfill fiduciary responsibilities efficiently and legally.
Asset Protection
We implement strategies to safeguard assets from Medicaid liens and long-term care costs. Our services include irrevocable trust creation, property gifting plans, and legal structures that protect family assets while maintaining eligibility for government benefits when appropriate for the client's circumstances.
Power of Attorney
We draft customized power of attorney documents designating trusted individuals for financial and healthcare decisions. Our services cover both general powers for property management and specialized healthcare directives ensuring your preferences guide medical treatment and financial matters during incapacity.
People
George Nam
Attorney at Law
Licensed Hawaii attorney since 1989 with 28+ years specializing in estate planning and probate. Graduated from University of Hawaii Shidler College of Business and Lewis & Clark Law School. Focuses on Hawaii-specific estate solutions for diverse families and businesses.
Questions
What estate planning documents are essential for Hawaii residents?
Every Hawaii resident should have a revocable living trust, will, power of attorney, and healthcare directives to ensure proper asset distribution and medical decision-making authority.
How can I avoid probate in Hawaii?
Establishing a properly funded revocable living trust allows your assets to transfer directly to beneficiaries without going through the probate process in Hawaii courts.
What happens if I die without a will in Hawaii?
Hawaii's intestacy laws will determine asset distribution, typically dividing property between surviving spouse and children according to state statutes rather than personal wishes.
Can I modify my existing estate plan?
Yes, we can amend or restate your trust documents to reflect life changes, ensuring your estate plan continues to meet your current needs and circumstances.
How does a reverse mortgage affect estate planning?
Reverse mortgages require careful integration with estate plans to address potential impacts on property inheritance and ensure heirs understand post-mortem loan obligations.
What's the difference between a will and a trust?
A will only takes effect after death and requires probate, while a living trust operates during your lifetime, avoids probate, and provides ongoing asset management capabilities.
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