Rule 120 Acknowledgment of Conservator’s Authority

If you're a conservator who was appointed in another state, but the person you're caring for has property or assets here in Hawaiʻi, you can get official recognition of your authority to act here. This is called an Acknowledgment of Conservator's Authority.

To get this recognition, you need to file two things with the Registrar. First, you submit a signed application confirming that you were properly appointed as conservator in the protected person's home state, and asking Hawaiʻi to recognize that appointment. Second, you provide certified copies of the paperwork proving your appointment, such as your Letters of Conservatorship or a court order, plus a certified copy of any bond you posted.

Once the Registrar reviews and approves your application, they will issue the Acknowledgment of Conservator's Authority. This document lets you act on behalf of the protected person's interests in Hawaiʻi without having to start a whole new conservatorship case here.