A Hawaii power of attorney is a document that gives a person, called “the agent,” the ability to act legally on someone else’s behalf (“the principal”). The agent can decide on health, finance, and property matters when the principal is not present or cannot make these decisions for themselves.
Laws & Requirements
Statute: Uniform Power of Attorney Act, Chapter 551E.
Signing Requirements: The power of attorney form in Hawaii must be notarized and signed by the principal or in the principal’s presence by someone else directed to sign on their behalf (§551E-3).
Hawaii Power of Attorney – By Type
Medical Power of Attorney
Enables an agent to make health and medical decisions on behalf of the principal, including end-of-life care and life support.
Signing Requirements: Two witnesses or a notary public (§ 327E-3).
Durable (Statutory) Power of Attorney
Stays in effect even if the principal becomes incapacitated.
Signing Requirements: Notary public.
