If you need legal help with estate planning matters in Hawaii, understanding the local legal landscape is the first step. Hawaii attorneys handle cases involving wills, trusts, powers of attorney, advance directives, and wealth transfer strategies, and the state's specific rules — from filing procedures in Circuit Court to applicable deadlines — can directly shape the strategy and outcome of your case.

The statute of limitations for estate planning matters in Hawaii is generally 6 years, though specific deadlines vary by case type. Cases proceed through Circuit Court, and Hawaii's state laws may provide protections or requirements that differ from federal standards. The Hawaii State Bar Association sets the professional standards for practitioners, and attorneys who focus on estate planning in Hawaii bring jurisdictional expertise that general practitioners often lack.

The estate planning attorneys listed here practice throughout Hawaii and can be filtered by location, reviews, and experience. Each profile includes practice area details, office locations, and client feedback. We recommend comparing several attorneys before making a decision — most offer free initial consultations, which gives you a chance to evaluate their approach and determine whether they're the right fit.

Want to understand your legal rights before contacting an attorney? Read our complete guide to estate planning law in Hawaii for an in-depth look at Hawaii's statutes, court procedures, and what outcomes are possible. When you're ready, use the profiles below to compare attorneys and schedule a consultation.

William Paupe Jr - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
William E. Paupe Jr., Attorney at Law, LLC
 46-1 Kamehameha Hwy Kaneohe HI 96744
(808) 235-0800
Willamette University College of Law
Hawaii Bar
Active License
Criminal Law Elder Law Estate Planning
John Olson - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Olson & Sons
 79-7516 Hawaii Belt Road Kealakekua HI 96750
University of San Francisco School of Law (1970)
Hawaii Bar
Active License
Business Law Construction Law Divorce
Daniel Chen - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 Pacific Guardian Center, Mauka Tower 737 Bishop Street, Suite 2400 Honolulu HI 96813
(808) 225-6535
University of Hawai i at Manoa William S. Richardson School of Law (1998)
English
Hawaii Bar
Active License
Arbitration & Mediation Business Law Estate Planning
David W Cain - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 2141 West Vineyard Street Wailuku HI 96793
(808) 242-9350
New England Law | Boston (1988)
Massachusetts Bar
Active License
Arbitration & Mediation Bankruptcy Criminal Law
David Farmer - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
David C. Farmer Attorney at Law LLLC
 225 Queen St Suite 15A Honolulu HI 96813
(808) 222-3133
University of Hawai i at Manoa William S. Richardson School of Law (1982)
Bar #3946
9th Circuit Bar
Active License
Verified
Bankruptcy Business Law Collections
Joshua C. James - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Josh James Lawyer at Law, LLLC
 2158 Main Street Suite 101 Wailuku HI 96793
(808) 419-6937
Mercer University Walter F. George School of Law (2013)
English
Hawaii Bar
Unknown Status
Criminal Law DUI & DWI Estate Planning
Samuel K.L. Suen - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 1575 South Beretania Suite 205 Honolulu HI 96826
(808) 282-4411
University of Hawai i at Manoa William S. Richardson School of Law
Hawaii Bar
Unknown Status
Elder Law Estate Planning Probate
Peter K. Kubota - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Peter K. Kubota, Attorney at Law
 505 Kilauea Ave Hilo HI 96720
(808) 935-2422
Hawaii Bar
Active License
Business Law Consumer Law Estate Planning
Rhonda Mary Fosbinder - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Island Legal Group LLLC
 24 N. Church Street, Ste. 307 Wailuku HI 96793
(808) 242-4956
Southwestern University School of Law
English
Bar #172253
Hawaii Bar
Active License
Verified
Elder Law Estate Planning Probate
William Dean - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 614 Kilauea Ave, Ste 102 #29 Hilo HI 96720
(808) 430-0704
University of Hawaii - Manoa (2005)
English
Hawaii Bar
Unknown Status
Business Law Communications & Internet Law Divorce
Michael Henry Garbarino - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
GARBARINOLAW LLLC
 13-3863 Pahoa Kalapana Rd Pahoa HI 96778
(808) 345-7504
University Of Texas (1995)
Bar #10474
Texas Bar
Inactive License
Verified
Civil Rights Criminal Law Elder Law
Shelby N. Ferrer - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Law Office Of Shelby N. Ferrer
 1050 Queen Street suite 100 honolulu HI 96814
(808) 780-0190
University of Hawai i at Manoa William S. Richardson School of Law (2011)
English
Hawaii Bar
Unknown Status
Divorce Estate Planning Family Law
Rick Abelmann - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Abelmann Peterson LLLC
 677 Ala Moana Blvd #1009 Honolulu HI 96813
(808) 589-1010
Washington University School of Law (2002)
Ilokano, Tagalog
New York Bar
Unknown Status
Arbitration & Mediation Bankruptcy Business Law
Paul J. Sulla Jr - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 PO Box 5258 106 Kamehameha Ave Hilo HI 96720
(808) 933-3600
Boston University School of Law (1968)
Massachusetts Bar
Active License
Business Law Estate Planning Foreclosure Defense
Jon Ahmed Zahaby - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Hawaii Lawyer LLLC
 Virtual Honolulu HI 96826
University of Hawai i at Manoa William S. Richardson School of Law (1998)
Arabic, English, Spanish
Hawaii Bar
Active License
Business Law Estate Planning Real Estate Law
David Spee - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Law Office Of David R. Spee
 62 Baldwin Ave #2B PO Box 790478 Paia HI 96779
(808) 579-8600
University of Washington School of Law (1986)
English, Spanish
U.S. District Court Bar
Active License
Business Law Estate Planning Probate
Darl Gleed - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Darl C. Gleed & Associates LLLC
 75-5905 Walua Rd. Ste. 10 Kailua-Kona HI 96740
(808) 329-6600
Seattle University School of Law (1983)
Hawaii Bar
Active License
Business Law Estate Planning Real Estate Law
Yuka Hongo - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Hongo Law Office, LLLC
 2155 Kalakaua Ave #410 Honolulu HI 96815
(808) 204-4700
Loyola Law School, Los Angeles
English, Japanese
District of Columbia Bar
Active License
Estate Planning Probate
Damir Kouliev - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 761 Aukai St Wailuku HI 96793
(808) 854-7558
Golden Gate University (2004)
French, Russian
Hawaii Bar
Unknown Status
Criminal Law Divorce Domestic Violence
Mark Lim Cokee - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 2085 Ala Wai Blvd B33 Honolulu HI 96815
(415) 433-0990
University of Hawaii at Manoa (2002)
Colorado Bar
Unknown Status
Appeals & Appellate Construction Law Employment Law
Glen Hale - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 2970 Kele St Suite 210 Lihue HI 96766
(808) 245-4100
University of Idaho (1983)
Hawaii Bar
Unknown Status
Arbitration & Mediation Business Law Collections
Donald C. Chaikin - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 PO BOX 1751 KIHEI HI 96753
(808) 280-2044
University of Miami School of Law (2001)
Japanese
Florida Bar
Unknown Status
Elder Law Estate Planning Immigration Law
Curtis K. Saiki - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 700 Bishop St Honolulu HI 96813
(808) 535-8414
University of Oregon School of Law
Hawaii Bar
Unknown Status
Business Law Estate Planning Tax Law
David Bourgoin - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 1188 Bishop St Honolulu HI 96813
(808) 523-7779
U. of San Diego
Hawaii Bar
Unknown Status
Estate Planning International Law Real Estate Law
Bruce Jackson - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 700 Bishop St Honolulu HI 96813
(808) 535-8400
UC Berkeley - Boalt Hall
Hawaii Bar
Unknown Status
Business Law Estate Planning Insurance Defense
Kevin Kimura - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 2333 Kapiolani Blvd Honolulu HI 96826
(808) 946-9494
William S. Richardson
Hawaii Bar
Unknown Status
Divorce Elder Law Estate Planning
Michael Moore - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 85 W Lanikaula St Hilo HI 96720
(808) 961-0055
William S. Richardson
Hawaii Bar
Unknown Status
Estate Planning Personal Injury Real Estate Law
Ralph Black - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 630 Kilauea Ave Hilo HI 96720
(808) 969-9223
U. of Miami
Hawaii Bar
Unknown Status
Business Law Estate Planning Real Estate Law
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