Haw. Prob. R. 38

As amended through September 30, 2024

Rule 38 - Use of Forms

Counsel shall follow substantially in form and content any approved model forms, making changes only for the specific facts and circumstances of a case.

Haw. Prob. R. 38

COMMENTARY:

Once a model form has been approved, it should be substantially followed in form, order of presentation, and content throughout the state to assure conformity of application. However, the committee decided not to mandate use of preprinted forms, given strong public opposition and the difficulty of producing forms that could be used with all computer software. Thus, attorneys need not use any preprinted form but should closely follow any model forms published.