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Hawaii Step-Up in Basis
Hawaii inherited property usually takes a basis equal to its date-of-death value under IRC 1014, which can erase the gain on a sale by the heirs.
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Hawaii Surviving Spouse Rights
A Hawaii surviving spouse or reciprocal beneficiary can elect half the marital-property portion of the augmented estate, with three allowances on top.
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Hawaii Transfer on Death Deed
A Hawaii transfer on death deed works only if it is recorded or filed before the owner dies. Land Court property also needs a petition after the death.
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Hawaii Trust Administration
Hawaii trusts under HRS 554D-813 require two 60-day notices before distribution.
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Hawaii Will Contest
Hawaii will contests run 90 days after notice, up to 12 months from estate appointment.
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Hawaii Will Requirements
Hawaii will requirements under HRS 560:2-502: two witnesses, no notary, valid handwritten wills, a harmless-error rule and no electronic will statute.
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How to Avoid Probate in Hawaii
Avoid Hawaii probate with TOD deeds, POD accounts, and TOD securities outside probate.
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How to Avoid Probate in Idaho
Living trusts, joint accounts, POD accounts, and TOD accounts avoid probate in Idaho. Real property TOD deeds unavailable.
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Idaho Advance Directive Guide
Since July 2023 an Idaho advance directive is one advance care planning document. It needs your details, a signature and a date, with no notary.
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Idaho Ancillary Probate
Ancillary probate handles out-of-state property for Idaho decedents. File in the county where property is located.
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