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When most people in Honolulu think of estate planning, they picture wills, trusts, and deciding “who gets what.” But what happens when...

Most of us hope our loved ones will never have to make difficult medical decisions on our behalf. But as parents age — or if an unexpected medical emergency occurs — those conversations often arrive sooner than expected. Many people believe that once they've signed an advance health care directive, their wishes will automatically be followed. Unfortunately, that's not always how it works. A recent story shared by Maggie Schneider Huston illustrates why. More importantly, it r

Estate planning isn’t just for retirees or those with significant assets — it’s an essential step for every adult in Hawaiʻi. While many...

When it comes to estate planning, you’ve most likely heard people mention a couple of different types of wills. The most common is a...

While estate planning is probably one of the last things your college-aged kids are thinking about, when they turn 18, it should be their...

In response to a series of wildfires that ravaged Southern California in 2017, we wrote a previous article explaining why your family...

As you already know, the COVID-19 pandemic means nothing is business as usual. Many states, including Hawaii, have implemented a...

Decisions about your health care are some of the most important you will ever make. Don’t put off making plans until you are unable to...

How do you want to die? Do you want lifesaving treatments to be administered even if all brain activity has ceased? Is your family aware...

Everyone needs an agent – and not the Hollywood type. An agent is someone you designate to handle your estate after you’ve gone or who...

Every single adult needs to have an advance health care directive written, signed and in place. This includes your children, as soon as...

If you become suddenly unconscious or otherwise incapacitated from a car accident, stroke, or a heart attack, for example, who will make...