Hawaii Revised Statutes 560:3-103 – Necessity of appointment for administration
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Terms Used In Hawaii Revised Statutes 560:3-103
- Decedent: A deceased person.
- Liabilities: The aggregate of all debts and other legal obligations of a particular person or legal entity.
Except as otherwise provided in article IV, to acquire the powers and undertake the duties and liabilities of a personal representative of a decedent, a person must be appointed by order of the court or registrar, qualify and be issued letters. Administration of an estate is commenced by the issuance of letters.