Haw. Prob. R. 27 (2026)

Rule 27. REFERRAL TO MASTER. All charitable trust accountings shall be referred to a master appointed by the court for review, analysis, and report to the court. In the event of a dispute among beneficiaries of a private trust or estate, the court may appoint a master for the same purposes. COMMENTARY: This rule echoes current court practice. It allows the court discretion in appointing a master for private trusts and estates, depending upon the circumstances, while always requiring a master in a charitable trust accounting. VIII. MASTERS AND GUARDIANS AD LITEM