The Department of Accounting and General Services completed its annual audit of the First Circuit Court’s small estate probate operations and found no deficiencies. The court properly handled 19 cases totaling $42,787 in fiscal year 2025.
- State auditors reviewed 19 small estate cases worth $42,787 and found full compliance with Hawaii statutes.
- The audit examined cash balances, asset valuations, financial documentation, and case file management.
- Court clerks serve as personal representatives for estates under $100,000 where no representative was appointed.
- Previous year’s audit recommendations regarding fee assessments and distribution records were successfully implemented.
Source: Hawaii Free Press
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