Porter DeVriesNov 1, 2021CLIENT QUESTION SERIES (Part 5):How do I make a change to my deed/title? HawaiiDeed drafts and records the documents necessary to transfer, update, change, correct, or...
Porter DeVriesNov 1, 2021100% Paperless Property TransfersWe help people transfer their property titles every day and our process is unlike any other. You can order online at your convenience,...
Porter DeVriesOct 17, 2021CLIENT QUESTION SERIES (Part 4):How do I avoid probate? The dreaded probate...Although it really isn't that bad in most cases, probate is a court process that takes time...
Porter DeVriesOct 14, 2021CLIENT QUESTION SERIES (Part 3):How do remote notarizations work? Although not required, we recommend signing your documents using a remote, online notary service like...
Porter DeVriesOct 11, 2021CLIENT QUESTION SERIES (Part 2):How do I transfer property after an owner has passed away? There are a few options, depending on how the title was held. The following...
Porter DeVriesSep 23, 2021CLIENT QUESTION SERIES (Part 1):What's the difference between a deed and a title? A deed is an instrument used to convey an interest in real property. A title is the...
Porter DeVriesJun 1, 2021Will your transaction be tax exempt? Conveyance Tax Exemptions There are two types of taxes that apply to real estate transactions: Conveyance Tax and Income Tax. In this...
Porter DeVriesMar 6, 2021What must Canadians do differently?Canadians love Hawaii and we love them too! Many of our Canadian clients are from British Columbia or Alberta and they reach out when...
Porter DeVriesDec 21, 2020How Do I Transfer My Hawaii Property Title?#StandardDocumentService #WeMakeItEasy HawaiiDeed's process makes transferring or updating your property title quick and easy. Our 100%...
Porter DeVriesNov 18, 2020A Second Probate? Really??The executor at administrator of an estate that is being probated outside of Hawaii has to obtain the legal authority to exercise control...
Porter DeVriesSep 3, 2020Key Aspects of the Land Court SystemLand Court is a special court established in Honolulu in 1903 to administer the Torrens System of land registration.
Porter DeVriesJun 11, 2020What's an Abstract?We prepare title abstracts to show the history of a property's title.
Porter DeVriesFeb 21, 2020Deeds to Avoid ProbateDepending on your situation (your assets and goals) there are many options.
Porter DeVriesJan 10, 2020Informal ProbateInformal probate is a relatively easy type of court case because it is based upon full agreement among the family members and heirs...
Porter DeVriesNov 30, 2019Ancillary ProbateThis is a second probate proceeding, but it isn’t as costly or as time consuming because it piggy-backs off of the first one.
Porter DeVriesOct 5, 2019Land Court Petitions: What are they?A Land Court petition is a document by which a change in the facts which appear in the records of the Land Court
Porter DeVriesAug 26, 2019What you should know about Hawaii's Land CourtThe Land Court registers all documents affecting title to registered land in Hawaii, including easements or other rights in the land.
Porter DeVriesJul 27, 2019Recording your power of attorneyShould you record your power of attorney form in the State of Hawaii Bureau of Conveyances?
Porter DeVriesJun 8, 2019Why is it important to update your deed?The deed to your Hawaii real estate is your proof of ownership.
Porter DeVriesNov 15, 2018Affidavit of Death & A New DeedAfter the death of a spouse or a joint tenant, Hawaii allows the survivors to record an affidavit of death