Part 1 Effect of Act 200, Session Laws of Hawaii 1976 560:8-101 – 560:8-102
Part 2 Effect of Act 288, Session Laws of Hawaii 1996 560:8-201
Part 3 Effect of Act 161, Session Laws of Hawaii 2004 560:8-301
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Terms Used In Hawaii Revised Statutes > Chapter 560 > Article VIII - Effective Date and Repealer

  • county: includes the city and county of Honolulu. See Hawaii Revised Statutes 1-22
  • Decedent: A deceased person.
  • Director: means the director of commerce and consumer affairs. See Hawaii Revised Statutes 457B-2
  • Dower: A widow
  • Executor: A male person named in a will to carry out the decedent
  • Guardian: A person legally empowered and charged with the duty of taking care of and managing the property of another person who because of age, intellect, or health, is incapable of managing his (her) own affairs.
  • Intestate: Dying without leaving a will.
  • Nursing home: means any nursing facility licensed by the department of health. See Hawaii Revised Statutes 457B-2
  • Probate: Proving a will
  • Statute: A law passed by a legislature.