Kelly LaPrade

I know that hiring a lawyer can sometimes be overwhelming. I am dedicated to getting your Hawaii probate started so you can be appointed Personal Representative of the estate and administer the estate as soon as possible.

Probate

Probate Administration

Estate Planning

Guardianship & Conservatorship Estate Administration, Health Care Directives, Trusts, Wills

Business Law

Business Formation

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Hawaii

Hawaii State Bar Association

ID Number: 011428

Attorney / Founder

West Maui Legal

Current

Whittier Law School

J.D.

San Diego State University

Hawaii State Bar  # 011428

Member

Current

Q. How do you know if a deceased parent had a will, or life insurance?

October 11, 2022

A: You should check at local banks to find out if the decedent had a safe deposit box. Most banks will allow access for the purposes of looking for a Will. Look through the decedent’s files and mail. If you do not have access you may need to contact a lawyer to determine if you can be appointed personal representative of the estate. This is general information. Your specific circumstances may warrant a different decision.

Q. I was written in my grandpas will.

July 18, 2022

A: You need to know what you’re entitled to and when. You can hire an attorney to assist with that, and also to petition the court if there is an issue with the distribution.

Q. My fiancé has been living in his family home since late 1996. His parents were divorced in 2000 , however prior to the f

July 15, 2022

A: Hi, I am sorry you’re experiencing this difficulty. Usually ownership to a piece of real property in Hawaii would be vested in the person or persons listed on the deed to property. One way a person could attain ownership is by adverse possession but more facts would be needed to determine whether a claim of adverse possession is viable. Please note: Your question was cut off so I was able to see the entire question.