§551E-12 Judicial relief. (a) The following persons may petition a court to construe a power of attorney or review the agent's conduct, and grant appropriate relief:
(1) The principal or the agent;
(2) A guardian, conservator, or other fiduciary acting for the principal;
(3) A person authorized to make health care decisions for the principal;
(4) The principal's spouse, parent, or descendant;
(5) An individual who would qualify as a presumptive heir of the principal;
(6) A person named as a beneficiary to receive any property, benefit, or contractual right on the principal's death or as a beneficiary of a trust created by or for the principal that has a financial interest in the principal's estate;
(7) A governmental agency having regulatory authority to protect the welfare of the principal;
(8) The principal's caregiver or another person that demonstrates sufficient interest in the principal's welfare; and
(9) A person asked to accept the power of attorney.
(b) Upon motion by the principal, the court shall dismiss a petition filed under this section, unless the court finds that the principal lacks capacity to revoke the agent's authority or the power of attorney. [L 2014, c 22, pt of §1]
Structure Hawaii Revised Statutes
Title 30. Guardians and Trustees
551E. Uniform Power of Attorney Act
551E-4 Nomination of conservator or guardian; relation of agent to court-appointed fiduciary.
551E-5 Effective date of power of attorney.
551E-6 Termination of power of attorney or agent's authority.
551E-7 Co-agents and successor agents.
551E-8 Reimbursement and compensation of agent.
551E-14 Agent's resignation; notice.
551E-15 Acceptance of and reliance upon acknowledged power of attorney.
551E-16 Liability for refusal to accept acknowledged power of attorney.
551E-17 Principles of law and equity.
551E-18 Laws applicable to financial institutions and entities.
551E-19 Remedies under other law.
551E-31 Authority that requires specific grant; grant of general authority.
551E-32 Incorporation of authority.
551E-33 Construction of authority generally.
551E-35 Tangible personal property.
551E-37 Commodities and options.
551E-38 Banks and other financial institutions.
551E-39 Operation of entity or business.
551E-40 Insurance and annuities.
551E-41 Estates, trusts, and other beneficial interests.
551E-42 Claims and litigation.
551E-43 Personal and family maintenance.
551E-44 Benefits from governmental programs or civil or military service.
551E-51 Statutory form power of attorney.
551E-52 Agent's certification.
551E-61 Uniformity of application and construction.
551E-62 Relation to Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act.