About Us

Happy Life Legal LLP is a client-centered Hawai‘i-based estate planning law firm offering thoughtful, affordable, and fully personalized legal services.

We believe that preparing for the future should bring peace of mind, not stress.

We help individuals and families prepare essential documents — including Revocable Living Trusts, Wills, Powers of Attorney, and Advance Health Care Directives — with clarity and care.

Our mission is to make estate planning feel accessible and empowering, not overwhelming.

We offer flat fees, clear communication, and a modern process handled seamlessly by emails, phone, and/or video calls (your choice).

Whether you’re just starting or panicking, you’re in the right place to begin. We would love to help you and your family.

Meet the Team

  • Woman with long dark hair wearing a cream-colored dress standing indoors near a light-colored wall.

    Annette Kim

    ATTORNEY

  • A man in a dark suit and blue dress shirt wearing a lei, standing outdoors with greenery in the background. Partially visible text in the top left corner reads 'David Kwon'.

    David S. Kwon

    ATTORNEY

  • Mo Yusuf

    PARALEGAL

  • Smiling woman with black hair wearing a blue top, surrounded by green plants in a bright greenhouse.

    Jen Nomura

    PARALEGAL

Meet Our Attorneys

Aloha! Annette Kim, J.D.

Losing my grandfather during the height of COVID-19 showed me the profound weight families carry when they aren’t prepared for the unthinkable. Witnessing that struggle firsthand—and navigating growing up in an immigrant single-mother household—makes me very passionate about what I do.

I don’t just draft legal documents;

I craft the peace of mind for other families that I wish my own family had.

Since 2019, I have been committed to guiding families with care and clarity.

I take a modern approach. I practice‍ ‍care and kindness, minimizing stress, increasing accessibility and clarity rather than the traditional “cold, impatient lawyer” vibe.

Currently helping families all-over the Hawai‘i islands, and will be expanding my firm’s footprint into three new states. My bar credentials meet the requirements for over 35 U.S. jurisdictions, allowing me to provide high-level, portable estate planning solutions even for families with complex, multi-state lives.

I produce flat-fee estate plans effectively and conveniently handle our discussions virtually through phone, video call, and email. You do not need to skip work if you choose Happy Life Legal. I am happy to help your family with simple or complex strategies.

Education & Licensing

Juris Doctor, University of Baltimore School of Law

Licensed to practice in Hawai‘i

Soon to be licensed in Texas, Washington D.C., and Virginia.

Languages spoken:
English, Korean

My favorite legal quote:

“The day you plant the seed is not the day you eat the fruit.”

My favorite non-legal quotes:

“As you start to walk on the way, the way appears. Clarity comes from action.”

“Not only so, but we also glory in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope.”

— Romans 5:3–5

I’m Here For You. David Kwon, J.D.

With a strong background in counseling with a deep commitment to client care, I bring focus, clarity, and strength to the estate planning process. I believe in making legal work feel approachable, not cold and traditional.

I work with families to create smart, protective plans that reflect both values and vision. Always prioritizing integrity and attention to detail.

Education & Licensing:

Juris Doctor, University of Baltimore School of Law

Licensed to practice in Hawai‘i

My favorite legal quote:

“Protect your family’s present and future.”

My favorite non-legal quote:

“Love out loud. The world is listening.”