Hawaii Power of Attorney PDF
Hawaii at a glance: Governing Law: Haw. Rev. Stat. § 551E-1 et seq. (UPOAA) · Notarization: Required · Witnesses: Not statutorily required
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Powers of Attorney in Hawaii
Hawaii has adopted the Uniform Power of Attorney Act, codified in the Hawaii Revised Statutes. A financial POA must be notarized to be valid and is durable by default.
A separate advance health care directive is required for medical decisions in Hawaii.
Hawaii Power of Attorney — Quick Reference
| Requirement | Hawaii Rule |
|---|---|
| Governing Law | Haw. Rev. Stat. § 551E-1 et seq. (UPOAA) |
| Notarization | Required |
| Witnesses | Not statutorily required |
| Default Durability | Durable by default |
| Medical Decisions | Separate advance health care directive required |
Hawaii Legal Requirements
- Must be signed by the principal and acknowledged before a notary public.
- Durable by default under Hawaii's Uniform Power of Attorney Act.
- Agent has fiduciary duties to act in the principal's best interest.
- A separate advance health care directive is needed for medical decisions.
Hawaii Governing Laws
Read the full text of these laws at Cornell Law School's Hawaii legal resources or your state legislature's official website.