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Navigating your financial journey with the heavy burden of student loan debt on your back can feel overwhelming. You're faced with a...

Love is undoubtedly the most profound and cherished thread that weaves us all together, and there are many different ways to express our...

Business ownership is a fulfilling and exciting endeavor, but it also comes with rules, responsibilities, and reporting requirements that...

The holidays are right around the corner, which means more time to gather with family and relatives than any other time of the year. If...

In part one, we looked at four different ways to lower your tax liability, from adjusting your tax withholding to strategically planning...

It might seem a bit early to think about your 2023 taxes, but as the year draws to a close, it's the perfect time to take a closer look...

Getting married and starting a new chapter in your life is an exciting time. It’s also a time that requires a lot of housekeeping such as...

If you are a newlywed or are planning to tie the knot soon, it’s time to make your first legal move as a married couple – creating an...

As the cost of living continues to rise — especially here in Hawaiʻi — many families look for ways to manage expenses wherever possible. One increasingly popular option is group legal insurance offered through workplace benefits. These plans often advertise free or discounted legal services, including estate planning, through a network of participating law firms. At first glance, legal insurance may seem like a smart, cost-effective way to handle your estate planning needs. B

You might think that estate planning is something you can complete one time and then check off your to-do list for good. But the reality...

Maybe you thought that creating a Will or Trust is something you can do once and then your family and assets are protected forever after....

July is National Family Reunion Month and the perfect time to reconnect with family from near and far, share life’s updates, and...

Including a trust as part of your estate plan is a smart move. A properly designed trust can help Hawaiʻi families avoid probate, maintain privacy, and pass assets to loved ones efficiently—often with added layers of protection for future generations. But here’s the part many people don’t realize: creating a trust alone doesn’t make it work . For your trust to function as intended, it must be properly funded and kept up to date . Without that coordination, even a beautifully

Get ready for an interesting twist in the world of legal and business news. You may already be familiar with the upcoming Corporate...

In Part 1, we started the discussion of why it’s so important for LGBTQ+ families to invest in custom estate planning. While major...

June is a time of celebration and reflection for the LGBTQ+ community as Pride Month shines a spotlight on the progress made in the fight...

When someone we love passes away, it’s rarely the “things” we miss most. It might be a favorite shirt that still smells like them, a piece of jewelry worn every day, or an object displayed on a shelf that quietly holds a thousand memories. What gives those items meaning isn’t their financial value — it’s the connection. The stories behind them. The voice we wish we could still hear. The lessons we wish we had written down. As an estate planning attorney in Honolulu, I help fa

If you are going to take investment and estate planning advice from anyone, Warren Buffett is likely one you want to consider. As one of...

Whenever someone in Honolulu reaches out to start their estate plan, they often begin by saying the same thing — “I don’t need anything complicated, just a Will.” It’s a common assumption, fueled by movies, TV dramas, and the classic “reading of the Will” scene that almost never happens in real life. While a Will is an important document, using it as your only planning tool can unintentionally create confusion, higher costs, and court involvement for the very people you’re

Blended families are increasingly part of the fabric of life here in Hawaiʻi. Whether you’re raising step-kids, navigating co-parenting, or combining households after remarriage, you already know that the dynamics can be both rewarding and complex. In fact, more than half of married or cohabiting couples in the U.S. today have a step-relationship in their ʻohana — and Hawaiʻi families are no different. With all the joy a blended family brings, there’s also a unique layer of s