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Thoughtful estate planning guidance for Hawaiʻi families

6 Steps to Name the Right Guardians for Your Child—Part 1

One of your most important responsibilities as a parent is to select and legally document guardians for your children. This doesn’t mean...

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Platonic Parenting

Divorce can be one of the most unpleasant—and often traumatic—experiences of your life, especially if you have children. It can be even...

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Avoid These Mistakes When Passing Assets to Your Child

Setting up a trust fund for your children can ensure that the money you are leaving behind for them is taken care for them, in the way...

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Review Your Insurance Policies if You're Growing Your Family

As your family size grows, there are lots to prepare for and consider. Welcoming a new family member can be a joyous occasion, and...

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Before Committing to Your Next Trip, Commit to Your Estate Plan

If you are planning a vacation, you probably have a lot to prepare for before you get away. Between structuring your itinerary, getting...

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Are You a Caregiver for Your Grandchild?

Raising a grandchild (or even spending a lot of time with your grandchild while his or her parents work) can be fraught with legal and...

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What Parents Should Know about Estate Planning

A comprehensive estate plan can protect the things that matter most. For many, this means their property and their family. Many parents...

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Too Young to Plan? Why Honolulu Families Should Think Again

Growing families in Honolulu often have a lot on their plates — from juggling careers to raising keiki, it’s no wonder that estate...

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Estate Planning Must-Knows for Single Parents

If you are a single parent, life for you right now probably couldn’t get any busier. You are likely being pulled between work, school...

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A Trust Is a No-Brainer When It Comes to Your Child's Inheritance

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...

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The Guardian Dilemma: Why Hawaiʻi Parents Should Choose "Good Enough" Over Nothing

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...

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Even Your College-Aged Kids Need an Estate Plan

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...

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Is it a Boy or a Girl? It's an Estate Plan! How to Protect Your Baby

In the process of becoming new parents, many couples become experts at planning – scheduling the birthing classes, planning the new...

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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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