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The $1.5 Million Estate Planning Mistake Hawaiʻi Families Must Avoid
Imagine this: you and your spouse spend decades building a successful business, investing wisely, and creating stability for your family....
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Labor Day & Legacy: Why Hawaiʻi Families Can’t Afford to Skip Estate Planning
Labor Day has always been about honoring the American worker — the people who build our communities, keep our economy moving, and create...
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Hulk Hogan’s Estate Drama: A Wake-Up Call for Honolulu Families
When wrestling icon Hulk Hogan passed away at age 71, headlines focused on his decades of fame and an estate reportedly worth around $25...
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Why Estate Plans Fail in Hawaiʻi — And How to Make Yours Work When It Matters Most
You worked with a lawyer, signed your estate planning documents, and tucked them away in a safe place. Or maybe you used an online...
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“It Has Been Such a Good Life”: What Hawaiʻi Families Really Need After You’re Gone
When Anna Harp lost her father, Rudolph Clausing, in early 2021, she never got the chance to say goodbye. COVID-19 protocols kept her...
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Managing an Inherited Property in Honolulu: What Every Family Should Know
Losing a loved one is hard enough, but being left with the responsibility of their home can feel overwhelming. Whether you're in Honolulu...
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$17 Billion, 100+ Heirs & 1 Big Lesson for Honolulu Families
What happens when you're worth $17 billion and have more than 100 biological children — including many conceived via anonymous sperm...
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Organ Donation Gone Wrong: What Every Honolulu Family Needs to Know
When most people in Honolulu think of estate planning, they picture wills, trusts, and deciding “who gets what.” But what happens when...
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The “One Big Beautiful Bill” and What It Means for Estate Planning in Hawaiʻi
On July 4, 2025, the federal government passed the “One Big Beautiful Bill” — a sweeping 900-page tax and benefits overhaul that impacts...
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Margaritaville Meltdown: What Jimmy Buffett’s Mistake Teaches Honolulu Families
Jimmy Buffett, the icon of laid-back island life, left behind more than his music and Margaritaville empire — he left a $275 million...
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Declare Independence From Probate: Why Honolulu Families Need Life & Legacy Planning
As Honolulu families gather to celebrate the Fourth of July, it’s worth reflecting on what the holiday truly represents: freedom,...
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What Will Happen to Your Pet? A Wake-Up Call for Honolulu Families
When Ian Burke, a Texas mail carrier, heard that Floyd — a dog he had grown close to on his route — was taken to a shelter after his...
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Priscilla Presley’s Elder Abuse Case: A Wake-Up Call for Honolulu Families
Elder Abuse Can Happen to Anyone — Even Celebrities June is Elder Abuse Awareness Month, and a recent legal battle involving Priscilla...
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Major Tax Changes May Be Coming — Here's How Honolulu Families and Business Owners Can Prepare
There’s a buzz in Washington about a sweeping tax bill that could bring the biggest changes we’ve seen in years. While the bill still...
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Estate Planning for Dads in Hawaiʻi: A Legacy Your Family Deserves
Father’s Day in Hawaiʻi is a time for beach barbecues, family time, and heartfelt celebrations honoring the men who help guide and shape...
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Why a Missing Will Shook the Zappos Empire—and How to Avoid the Same Fate in Hawaiʻi
Imagine creating an empire, revitalizing communities, and building a legacy — only to have it all unravel after you're gone because of...
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Memorial Day in Hawaiʻi: A Time to Reflect, A Time to Plan
Memorial Day in Hawaiʻi is more than just a three-day weekend or an excuse for a backyard barbecue. Across the islands, as flags are...
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Why Hawai‘i Business Owners Can’t Afford a One-Size-Fits-All Estate Plan
If you’re a business owner in Honolulu or anywhere in Hawai‘i, you’ve probably thought about protecting your family and assets. Maybe you...
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The Gift That Lasts: Why Hawaii Moms Are Turning to Estate Planning
When you think of Mother’s Day in Hawaiʻi, you might picture lei, brunch by the beach, or handwritten cards from keiki. But there’s one...
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How the Death Tax Repeal Act of 2025 Could Impact Your Estate Planning
Have you spent your life building something meaningful, only to wonder if a large part of it might be taken before it ever reaches the...
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6 Major Mistakes Hawaiʻi Families Make
Before you choose an estate planning attorney, understand the common missteps that can quietly affect families — and how to approach planning with clarity and confidence.
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