Courtney S Kajikawa Attorney

Hawaii has its own legal quirks. Work with someone who knows them.

Hawaii property law, the state tax code, condo and HOA regulations, Native Hawaiian land and water rights, and the mechanics of the GET all have specific legal dimensions that mainland attorneys are not equipped to handle. For anything involving Hawaii real estate, business formation, estate planning, probate, or local litigation, the difference between a Hawaii-experienced attorney and one who is learning on your time is significant and expensive. The leasehold versus fee simple distinction in Hawaii real estate is one of the most common areas where people need local legal guidance. Leasehold property involves a ground lease with different financing, tax, and resale implications than fee simple ownership. Trust and estate planning in Hawaii also has state-specific considerations around how the Uniform Probate Code was adopted here and how it interacts with federal law. The attorneys and law firms listed here are licensed to practice in Hawaii and have experience with the areas of law most relevant to Hawaii residents and businesses.