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Directory of estate planning attorneys in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii. Verify credentials with the state bar before hiring.
16 attorneys listed
Updated May 2026
Kailua-Kona, HI
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Showing 16 estate planning attorneys in Kailua-Kona, HI
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Foster Law Offices LLC
74-5617 Pawai Pl Suite 206, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740
(808) 341-6293 fosterlawoffices.com
Schlueter, Kwiat & Kennedy LLLP
75-167 Kalani St Suite 201, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740
(808) 987-7275 schlueterkwiatkennedy.com
Gleed, Darl C. Attorney At Law
75-5905 Walua Rd, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740
(808) 329-6600 gleedlaw.com
David Eugene Smith Attorney At Law, LLLC
78-6800 Ali‘i Dr APT 39, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740
(808) 322-4766 lodeslaw.com
Wayfinders Law & Mediation LLLC
75-5782 Kuakini Hwy Suite C3C, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740
(808) 766-2719 wayfinderslaw.com
Ohana Law Firm, LLLC
75-5915 Walua Rd, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740
(808) 640-1195 ohanalawfirm.com
Hawaii Document Service
75-5722 Kuakini Hwy # 108, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740
(808) 331-1313 hawaiidocumentservice.com
Law Offices Of Kimberly A. Jackson, LLLC
75-1029 Henry St Suite 102, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740
(808) 329-4421 kimjacksonlaw.com
Donna V. Payesko. Attorney
75-165 Hualalai Rd #203, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740
(808) 989-8390 ohanalegacylaw.com
Carlsmith Ball LLP
75-5722 Kuakini Hwy, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740
(808) 329-6464 carlsmith.com
Jung & Vassar
75-5722 Kuakini Hwy #100, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740
(808) 326-4852 jungvassar.com
Hawaii Trust & Estate Counsel - Kona Office
75-5915 Walua Rd, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740
(808) 325-4224 hawaiitrustlaw.com
Shimada Estate Planning
Suite Possibilities, 75-5915 Walua Rd, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740
(808) 326-2228 shimadaep.com
Luminate Law
75-5915 Walua Rd Unit #125, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740
(808) 892-3370 luminatelaw.com
Rebecca H. Colvin Attorney at Law LLLC
75-165 Hualalai Rd Suite #202, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740
(808) 769-6847 rcolvinlaw.com
Aloha Will & Trust LLC
75-165 Hualalai Rd, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740
(808) 326-9876
Estate planning attorneys in Kailua-Kona help residents create wills trusts and powers of attorney that comply with Hawaii state law. Hawaii has unique rules for community property and the Uniform Probate Code. A local attorney can guide you through these specific requirements for the Big Island.
What Does a Estate Planning Attorney in Kailua-Kona Cost?
Typical costs for an estate planning attorney in Hawaii range from 300 to 600 dollars per hour. A simple will and basic documents may cost 500 to 1,500 dollars. A comprehensive plan with a trust often costs between 2,000 and 4,000 dollars. Costs vary based on the complexity of your estate and the attorney's experience. This is general information and not legal advice.
* Cost estimates are general ranges based on publicly available data and compiled using automated research tools. Actual fees vary by attorney and case complexity. This is not legal advice — consult directly with an attorney for fee specifics.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does an estate planning attorney in Kailua-Kona do?
An estate planning attorney helps you prepare legal documents like a last will and testament revocable living trust and durable power of attorney. They ensure your assets pass to your chosen beneficiaries according to Hawaii law. They also advise on avoiding probate and minimizing estate taxes.
Do I need a trust in Hawaii?
A trust can help you avoid probate which in Hawaii can take months and cost thousands of dollars. Many Kailua-Kona residents use a revocable living trust to keep their estate private and speed up asset distribution. A trust is especially useful if you own real estate in Hawaii or other states.
What is the Hawaii probate process?
Hawaii probate is the court-supervised process of validating a will and distributing assets. For estates under a certain value you may qualify for a simplified summary probate. The process generally takes 6 to 12 months in Kailua-Kona courts.
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