Estate Planning
Services in Hawaiʻi
At Happy Life Legal LLP, our goal is to “think fully, plan happily”.
Whether we’re starting from scratch or updating an existing plan, we provide clear legal guidance to help you prepare for the future and protect the people you love.
Based in Hawaiʻi, we compassionately serve clients virtually across Oahu, Big Island of Hawai’i, Kauai, and Maui.
Estate Planning,
tailored to you.
Virtual Law Practice
No need to come to an office. We sit down together on video call OR email (your choice) and talk through your life, your questions, and what matters most. Then we work with you to shape a comprehensive plan that protects it—clearly, simply, and with care.
Attorneys licensed to practice in Hawaiʻi
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Flat Fee Legal Packages
Singles Estate Plan
A complete estate plan designed just for you.
Includes all essential legal documents to protect you if something unexpected happens — from medical emergencies to end-of-life care to ensuring your assets go where you want.
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Directs how your assets should be distributed after death.
Names guardians for minor children (if applicable).
Describes your last wishes and beliefs.
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Helps avoid probate.
Can hold real estate, bank accounts, and other key assets.
Can include incapacity planning, guardianship of minors, and asset transfers.
Helps to minimize capital gains tax
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Appoints someone to manage your finances if you’re unable to.
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Specifies your medical wishes if you're incapacitated.
Can direct your funeral and cremation/burial preferences.
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Allows loved ones to access your medical information when needed.
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Certification of Trust
Schedule of Assets
Assignment of personal property
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Guidance on signing your legal documents with proper formalities in Hawaiʻi.
Any further instructions and answering questions.
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All of your legal documents nicely prepared in a folder for your safe-keeping.
Couples Estate Plan
Peace of mind for both of you — and the family you love.
This package is designed for married couples who want to protect their family. Includes all essential legal documents to protect you if something unexpected happens — from medical emergencies to end-of-life care to ensuring your assets go where you want.
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Directs how your assets should be distributed after death.
Names guardians for minor children (if applicable).
Describes your last wishes and beliefs.
-
Helps avoid probate.
Can hold real estate, bank accounts, and other key assets.
Can include incapacity planning, guardianship of minors, and asset transfers.
Helps to minimize capital gains tax
-
Appoints someone to manage your finances if you’re unable to.
-
Specifies your medical wishes if you're incapacitated.
Can direct your funeral and cremation/burial preferences.
-
Allows loved ones to access your medical information when needed.
-
Certification of Trust
Schedule of Assets
Assignment of personal property
-
Guidance on signing your legal documents with proper formalities in Hawaiʻi.
Any further instructions and answering questions.
-
All of your legal documents nicely prepared in a folder for your safe-keeping.
Contact us for a FREE 15-minute consultation to see if we are a good fit.
Hours
Monday-Saturday
9AM-6PM
Leave a message or text if contacting us after hours.
Phone
(808) 400-3888 (Call)
(808) 400-3888 (Text)
Quick Overview of Services
Revocable Living Trusts
Trusts can offer many benefits, including protecting assets, safeguarding your privacy, reducing potential tax liability, preparing for incapacity, and avoiding probate. We will review the advantages and disadvantages with you to help determine whether a trust is the right choice for your situation.
Wills
When preparing your Will, we guide you in clearly outlining your final wishes for how your property will be distributed and in selecting the right person to serve as your Personal Representative. If you have minor children, we can create a basic trust and help you nominate guardians to care for them. Based on your unique circumstances and assets, we can also incorporate additional trusts and tailored provisions to ensure your plan fully meets your needs.
Durable Power of Attorney (POA)
A Power of Attorney is a valuable tool for both unexpected incapacity and times when you are simply unavailable, such as during extended travel or work commitments. This document authorizes a trusted person to manage your assets and sign documents on your behalf. It can take effect immediately or be limited to situations when you are ill or incapacitated, depending on your preferences.
Advance Health Care Directive with HIPAA waiver
A Health Care Directive (a living will) is essential for times when you cannot make medical decisions for yourself. It allows you to appoint a trusted health care agent to make important medical and mental health decisions on your behalf. You can also clearly state your preferences regarding life support, pain management, and the selection of your doctors. The directive includes a HIPAA waiver, ensuring your agent can access your medical information when necessary.
Trust Administration Guidance
Trust administration can be complex, especially during an already difficult time. We provide clear, step-by-step guidance to help trustees fulfill their legal responsibilities under Hawaiʻi law. From notifying beneficiaries and managing assets to handling required filings and distributing property, we ensure every task is completed properly and on time. Our goal is to make the process as smooth and stress-free as possible while protecting both the trustee and the trust’s beneficiaries.