At Pratt Law Hawai‘i, LLLC, we provide legal services in the areas of Estate Planning, Family Law and Native Hawaiian Rights.  We are a community based law practice in Kāne‘ohe.  We strive to serve community with the utmost respect and compassion.  We also understand that engaging in legal services can be daunting for many.  We work with clients to develop viable legal solutions that are affordable.   We encourage you to contact our office for a free consultation today at (808) 393-1948.  

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Estate Planning 

Planning for your end of life decisions is never easy.  For many, it can be overwhelming.  To determine if you are in need of estate planning, you should ask yourself the following questions:
  1. Do you have a plan in place for your assets and/or children should you die or become incapacitated?
  2. Have you identified a legal guardian for your child(ren) should you die or become incapacitated?
  3. Have you appointed a person to make healthcare or financial decisions for you should you become incapacitated?
  4. Have you developed a plan should you need nursing home care?

These are just some of the important questions estate planning can help to address.  Estate planning helps to eliminate any fear or anxiety you may have by outlining your future so your loved ones have a guideline to follow in times of need.  Estate planning is necessary to protect your assets, children and to minimize disputes between loved ones.  It can also help your loved ones avoid probate. 

Probate is a legal process that takes place after a person dies.   It is a court-supervised process of administering your estate and transferring your property at death pursuant to the terms of your will. If you die with out a will, the court will apply a prescribed statute to distribute your estate.  We can help guide you through these difficult decisions by developing legal solutions that fit your needs.  
 
We are prepared to provide you with the following legal services:
  • Revocable Living Trusts
  • Wills
  • Advance Healthcare Directives
  • ​Durable Power of Attorneys
  • Medicaid Planning Advice
  • Property Conveyances

Family Law

Family law is an area of the law that deals with family matters and domestic relations.  At Pratt Law Hawai‘i, LLLC, we provide the following advice and guidance in the following areas: 
  • Uncontested Guardianship over a Minor​
  • Uncontested Guardianship over an Incapacitated Person
  • Uncontested Divorces
  • Prenuptial Agreements
  • Paternity Establishment

Native Hawaiian Rights

Hawai‘i is like no other place because of our unique legal history.  Native Hawaiian rights is a complex area of federal and state law.  Under existing laws, the federal government and the State of Hawai'i must uphold several trust obligations to Native Hawaiians including the Hawaiian Homes Commission Act, the Ceded Lands Trust, the Public Trust Doctrine and customary and traditional rights.  

At Pratt Law Hawai‘i, LLLC, we do not engage in litigation.  We are ready, however, to provide comprehensive advice to individuals, federal and state actors on prospective actions for Native Hawaiian legislative and community initiatives to ensure these initiatives are in compliance with existing federal and state laws. We provide advice and assistance in the following areas: 
  • Water Policy
  • Land Transfers
  • DHHL Leases
  • Estate Planning for DHHL beneficiaries