Scott A. Makuakane, Counselor at Law, Est8Planning Counsel LLLC | Jan 1, 2023 | Jan - Feb 2023, Wisdoms
Estate planning involves protecting what is important and then passing it on to our loved ones and future generations. Many concepts central to Hawaiian culture are applicable to estate planning. Starting with the concept of ‘ohana, all the way through lokahi, estate planning and the culture of our islands can interweave to form a rich tapestry of aloha.
Scott A. Makuakane, Counselor at Law, Est8Planning Counsel LLLC | Apr 11, 2018 | April - May 2018, Wisdoms
Estate planning is the process of protecting that which is important (far beyond simply financial or physical assets) and then passing those important things on to our loved ones and future generations. Many concepts that are central to Hawaiian culture are...
Stephen B. Yim, Attorney at Law | Dec 2, 2017 | Dec 2017 - January 2018, Wisdoms
Central to the Hawaiian culture is the value of ‘ohana,’ or family. Maintaining the “family health” was of utmost importance and was achieved through the regular practice of ho‘oponopono. In the article, “To Set Right Ho‘oponopono A Native Hawaiian Way of...
Scott A. Makuakane, Counselor at Law, Est8Planning Counsel LLLC | Jun 1, 2012 | Articles, June - July 2012, Wisdoms
How Can I Be Sure My Family Won’t Fight After I’m Gone? Unfortunately, there is nothing you can do to guarantee that there will be no fighting among your loved ones after you are gone. There are plenty of difficult emotions to deal with after the passing of a loved...