Our services
Thoughtful Planning & Administration
Estate Planning
Planning ahead gives you more control over what happens to your assets and your care. We help individuals and families create wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and other legal documents that reflect their wishes and protect their loved ones.
Probate
When someone passes away, there are legal steps that often need to be taken to settle their estate. We help families handle the probate process (both simple and complicated), gather and distribute assets, and prepare and present to the court all necessary documents. Our goal is to make things as straightforward as possible during what can be a very emotional time.
Special Needs Trusts
If you have a loved one with a disability, a special needs trust can help provide for their future without affecting important public benefits. We help individuals and families set up these trusts to ensure long-term care and stability.
Trust Administration
If you’re serving as a trustee, you have important legal responsibilities. We guide trustees through the process, from managing assets to distributing them properly and communicating with beneficiaries.
Conservatorships and Guardianships
When an adult can no longer make decisions for themselves due to illness, injury, or disability, or when a minor is entitled to an inheritance or a settlement, a conservatorship may be needed. For minors or adults with special needs, or for elderly with diminished capacity, a guardianship might be the answer. We help families navigate the court process, understand and meet their responsibilities, and do what’s best for their loved one.
Eligibility for Hawaii Medicaid Long Term Care
We help clients understand Hawaii’s Medicaid long-term care programs and whether they may qualify for assistance with nursing home expenses. We review our client’s situation, explain the rules clearly, and help them explore strategies that may allow them to protect assets while becoming eligible for benefits when needed.