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You bring your children into the world with love. You raise them with love. If you’re going all the way as a parent, you also create an...

As hard as it is for all of us to “plan” for our deaths, doing so is one of the best things you can do for your family. Adding to their...

If you own real estate in Honolulu, anywhere in Hawaii, or elsewhere, chances are you have purchased insurance to protect your assets...

While most parents have the best intentions when it comes to teaching their children about handling finances wisely, sometimes the...

I hear so many stories of family members who keep voicemails and answering machine messages for years after a loved one dies. There is...

Many people fail to create an estate plan because they don’t truly understand what is involved and therefore believe it is too...

Estate planning is not a “set it and forget it” kind of thing. Your life changes, your assets change, the laws change -- and if your plan...

If you have young children and haven’t yet named a guardian in your estate plan, you're not alone. Many Hawaiʻi families put off this...

When you live in a place as beautiful — and expensive — as Hawaiʻi, protecting your assets isn't just smart, it's essential. Many...

When people hear the term estate , they often think only of bank accounts, real estate, or investments. But your estate actually includes...

With the sometimes hectic pace of life, you probably aren’t thinking about the beneficiary designations on your 401(k), IRAs, or life...

Many people in Honolulu and across Hawaii are becoming more interested in passing along family heirlooms and history, leaving a legacy...

Do you consider trusts to be instruments of the wealthy? While it is true that many Hawaii residents of means have trusts to protect and...

We know that no one likes to think about death, especially their own. This is why many people procrastinate when it comes to estate...

Contrary to popular belief, estate planning is not just about money or taxes. Far from it. Today, it’s more about protecting your assets...

We are fairly certain the last thing your 18-year-old kid is thinking about is an estate plan. And you are probably not thinking about...

When you were a kid, your parents dreaded the talk they had to have with you. You know the one. Well, now that you are an adult, there’s...

Unfortunately, money has a habit of bringing out the worst in people, even in the best of families. One of the most important reasons to...

It’s hard to believe that people who spend a lifetime working hard to accumulate wealth spend little or no time planning for what will...

A will is one of the most basic estate planning documents in Honolulu or in Hawaii in general, and everyone should have one to make sure...