What does Hawaii do when someone dies?
djstocks asked:
I have an estranged relative who unfortunately we just found out that she had died 4 years ago. She didn’t have any real property that we know of, probably no pension or valuable securities. So I don’t think she would’ve had a will or trust.
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I have an estranged relative who unfortunately we just found out that she had died 4 years ago. She didn’t have any real property that we know of, probably no pension or valuable securities. So I don’t think she would’ve had a will or trust.
If she died intestate in Hawaii, what would’ve happened to her stuff? I’ve never dealt with the disposition of a persons property before when they died, so this topic is completely new to me. We were able to get a death certificate so we know the cause of death. What we’d really like to know is what would’ve happened to her non-valuable belongings like family tree information, photo albums, momentoes. Personal items that would be significant only to her family who missed her in our lives.
Is there a big government office that keeps files of every person who dies and can look this up for a fee? I have no idea how this works, even the smallest bit of help would be appreciated.
December 30th, 2008 at 10:41 am
I can only give you the “smallest bit of help”, but I’d contact the Hawaii State Bar Association and tell them your problem. My state bar will answer simple legal questions for free. We have a lawyer referral service for more complex matters–also free.