When someone you love dies, grief is heavy enough. Add legal confusion, frozen bank accounts, and court paperwork — and even the most organized ʻohana can feel overwhelmed. That’s exactly what happens to many families across Hawaiʻi when there isn’t a clear plan (or a guide) in place. Below are true-to-life scenarios that show how easily things can go sideways — and why working with the right lawyer in Honolulu can spare your loved ones unnecessary stress, expense, and conflict. When Families...

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