How much does probate cost in Hawaii?
Hawaii has no statutory percentage fee — attorneys bill hourly or a flat fee. Filing fees are modest, and small estates under $100,000 can skip probate with an affidavit.
- No statutory percentage fee — Hawaii attorneys typically bill $250-$400/hour or a flat fee for an uncontested estate.
- Court filing fees generally run about $200-$250 to open probate.
- Estates under $100,000 can be collected with a small-estate affidavit — no court case.
- Kindred's flat administrative fee takes the months of paperwork off your plate without lawyer hourly rates for the administrative work.
Estimate your Hawaii costs
≈ 45 hours of admin and legal work, all billed at lawyer rates.
Kindred + your attorney
Estimated difference vs. a full-service firm
$5,500
+ about 150 hours of your own time
Full-service estimated at $250–$400/hr for ~45hours; the attorney figure is an illustrative fixed fee. Illustrative only — not a quote or legal advice. Figures vary by estate. We're not a law firm; an independent attorney always handles the legal work.
Common questions
How much does probate cost in Hawaii?
No statutory percentage fee — attorneys typically bill $250-$400/hour or a flat fee. Filing fees run about $200-$250. Estates under $100,000 can use a small-estate affidavit. These are illustrative figures.
Last verified July 2026. Figures are illustrative and vary by estate — not a quote or legal advice. Kindred is not a law firm and does not provide legal advice; we handle the administrative work and coordinate an independent attorney where one is legally required.
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