Haw. Prob. R. 59 (2026)

Rule 59. COMPENSATION. Unless otherwise agreed between the special administrator and heirs or beneficiaries of an estate, the court shall set the compensation of a special administrator in the manner set forth under HRS § 560:3-719. The fees and costs of any petition to approve the special administrator's fees shall be borne by the estate unless otherwise ordered by the court. COMMENTARY: Where the special administration is instituted just to get a head start on the probate proceedings and the fiduciaries are the same, often there is no need for additional or separate compensation for the special administrator. Where a will contest or other contested matter causes a special administrator to be appointed to administer the estate, and a personal representative is later appointed, the fees should normally be allocated between the special administrator and the personal representative based onthe relative work done for the estate. (Amended November 12, 1997, effective December 15, 1997; further amended June 15, 2010, effective July 1, 2010.) IV. INVENTORIES Rule 60. FORMAT AND CONTENT. The personal representative (or special administrator) may file an inventory with the court. Any inventory filed in court shall show on the first page the date of death, and the signature of the personal representative.Theinventoryshallshowthe aggregate gross value of the probate assets that have then been valued, the nature and value of each asset with a description of any loans secured by the assets, and if there is an appraisal, the name of the appraiser and the date of the appraisal. The personal representative shall make available for inspection by any interested person any appraisals or other documents indicating the valuation of any listed assets. (Release: 06/10) HPR--33

Rule 60 HAWAI#I PROBATE RULES COMMENTARY: The new probate code does not require that an inventory be filed with the court; it is optional. If the inventory is filed with the court, the cover sheet must show the date of death and personal representative's signature. This rule describes the other type of information that should also be included in the inventory. (Amended November 12, 1997, effective December 15, 1997.)