Honolulu County, Hawaii
Probate in Honolulu County, Hawaii
Honolulu County probate filings are heard at the Honolulu courthouse under Hawaii law (Haw. Rev. Stat. §§ 560:1-101 et seq. (Uniform Probate Code)). The process below applies statewide; specific court fees and forms are available from the Honolulu County Clerk.
Honolulu County probate at a glance
- County seat
- Honolulu
- Court
- Circuit Court (Probate Division)
- Population (est.)
- 1,016,508
- Typical timeline
- 26–52 weeks
- Filing fee
- $100–$400
- Small-estate threshold
- $100,000
- Statute
- Haw. Rev. Stat. §§ 560:1-101 et seq. (Uniform Probate Code)
For exact fees + forms, check the Honolulu County Clerk’s office or the state source: www.courts.state.hi.us.
Hawaii probate, step by step
- 1File application or petition for probate with the Circuit Court
- 2Registrar or judge appoints the personal representative
- 3Publish notice to creditors; four-month claim period runs
- 4Inventory assets and pay debts and taxes
- 5File final accounting and close the estate
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This page is informational and is not legal advice. Probate procedure varies by county. Consult a licensed Hawaii probate attorney for advice specific to your situation.