Hawaii Revised Statutes 551. Guardians and Wards

GENERAL PROVISIONS

551-1 Jurisdiction.
Family courts shall have exclusive jurisdiction to appoint guardians for minors, and circuit courts shall have exclusive jurisdiction to appoint conservators for both adults...
551-2 Guardian Ad Litem; Next Friend; Appointment.
Nothing in this chapter impairs or affects the power of any court to appoint a guardian to defend the interests of any minor or...

GUARDIAN OF MINORS

551-11 to 13 Repealed.
L 1976, c 200, pt of §1. Cross References For present provisions, see Uniform Probate Code, chapter 560, Article V.

TESTAMENTARY GUARDIANS OF MINORS

551-16, 17 Repealed.
L 1976, c 200, pt of §1. Cross References For present provisions, see Uniform Probate Code, chapter 560, Article V.

GUARDIANS AND DISPOSITION OF SMALL ESTATES

551-21 Small Estates; Clerk of the Court to Act When.
Whenever so requested as provided in section 560:5-403, the court may appoint the clerk of the court of that circuit as conservator of the...
551-22 Estates Less Than $100.
When the whole estate of a person over the age of eighteen for whom a conservator could be appointed does not exceed the value...

GUARDIANS OF INSANE PERSONS AND SPENDTHRIFTS

551-26 to 34 Repealed.
L 1976, c 200, pt of §1. Cross References For present provisions, see Uniform Probate Code, chapter 560, Article V.
551-35 Natural Guardian and Conservator of Person Alleged to Be Incapacitated or in Need of Protective Proceedings.
The father and mother of an incapacitated or protected person are jointly and severally the person's natural guardians and conservators. They shall have equal...

GUARDIANS OF NONRESIDENTS

551-41 to 43 Repealed.
L 1976, c 200, pt of §1. Cross References For present provisions, see Uniform Probate Code, chapter 560, Article V.

CONSERVATOR FOR ABSENTEE

551-46 to 48 Repealed.
L 1976, c 200, pt of §1. Cross References For present provisions, see Uniform Probate Code, chapter 560, Article V.

GENERAL POWERS AND DUTIES OF GUARDIANS

551-51 to 64 Repealed.
L 1976, c 200, pt of §1. Cross References For present provisions, see Uniform Probate Code, chapter 560, Article V.

SALE OF REAL ESTATE

551-71 to 91 Repealed.
L 1976, c 200, pt of §1. Cross References For present provisions, see Uniform Probate Code, chapter 560, Article V.

Cross References

Uniform disclaimer of property interests act, see chapter 526.

Rules of Court

See Hawaii Probate Rules.

Applicability of Hawaii Rules of Civil Procedure, see HRCP rule 81(a)(2), (f), (g), (h), (j).

Proceedings not governed by Hawaii Rules of Civil Procedure, see RCC rule 31.

Last modified: October 27, 2016