Haw. Rev. Stat. § 554D-201

Current through the 2024 Legislative Session
Section 554D-201 - Role of court in administration of trust
(a) The court may intervene in the administration of a trust to the extent its jurisdiction is invoked by an interested person or as provided by law.
(b) A trust is not subject to continuing judicial supervision unless ordered by the court.
(c) A judicial proceeding involving a trust may relate to any matter involving the internal affairs of trusts, including a proceeding to:
(1) Appoint or remove a trustee;
(2) Review or determine a trustee's compensation;
(3) Review a trustee's report or accounting or compel a trustee to report or account;
(4) Ascertain beneficiaries;
(5) Determine any question arising in the administration or distribution of any trust, including questions of construction of trust terms;
(6) Request instructions to trustees; and
(7) Determine the existence or nonexistence of any immunity, power, privilege, duty, or right.
(d) A judicial proceeding is initiated by filing a petition in the court and giving notice pursuant to section -109 to interested persons. The court may order notification to additional persons.

HRS § 554D-201

Added by L 2021, c 32,§ 2, eff. 1/1/2022.