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Disclaiming an Inherited Property from a Transfer on Death Deed: A Guide
Inheriting a property through a Transfer on Death (TOD) deed can be both a blessing and a responsibility. However, there may be...

Porter DeVries
Jun 5, 2023
What is the legal description of real property?
The legal description of real property is a precise and detailed description of a specific piece of real estate that is used to identify...

Porter DeVries
Apr 18, 2023
How can you avoid probate?
There are several ways you can potentially avoid probate with a deed, depending on your specific circumstances and the laws of your...

Porter DeVries
Apr 18, 2023
What's the Difference (Deed vs. Title)
A deed and a property title are related legal documents that are commonly used in real estate transactions, but they have distinct...

Porter DeVries
Apr 17, 2023
What is the Land Court?
Hawaii's Land Court, also known as the Bureau of Conveyances Land Court Division, is a specialized division within the State of Hawaii's...

Porter DeVries
Mar 31, 2023
How to transfer property to your children
Transferring real property to your children typically involves a legal process that may vary depending on the jurisdiction in which you...

Porter DeVries
Mar 14, 2023
What's Required In Order to Record?
The requirements for recording a deed in the State of Hawaii may vary depending on the specific county in which the property is located....

Porter DeVries
Feb 28, 2023
What is Conveyance Tax?
Conveyance tax in Hawaii is a tax imposed on the transfer of real property from one party to another. It is also commonly referred to as...

Porter DeVries
Feb 14, 2023
What does the Land Court do?
The Hawaii Land Court, also known as the Land Court of the State of Hawaii, is a specialized court that handles specific types of issues...

Porter DeVries
Jan 14, 2023
CLIENT 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 DeVries
Nov 1, 2021
100% Paperless Property Transfers
We help people transfer their property titles every day and our process is unlike any other. You can order online at your convenience,...

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Nov 1, 2021
CLIENT 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 DeVries
Oct 17, 2021
CLIENT 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 DeVries
Oct 14, 2021
CLIENT 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 DeVries
Oct 11, 2021


CLIENT 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 DeVries
Sep 23, 2021


Will 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 DeVries
Jun 1, 2021


What 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 DeVries
Mar 5, 2021


How 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 DeVries
Dec 20, 2020


A 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 DeVries
Nov 18, 2020


Key Aspects of the Land Court System
Land Court is a special court established in Honolulu in 1903 to administer the Torrens System of land registration.

Porter DeVries
Sep 3, 2020
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