| Court Name |
Kauaʻi County Probate Court (Fifth Circuit Court) |
Court Address
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3970 Kaʻana St, Suite 207 Līhuʻe, Hawaii 96766
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| Contact Info |
Phone +1-808-482-2300 Fax +1-808-482-2329 Email -
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| Court Website |
https://www.courts.state.hi.us/ |
| Local Rules |
https://www.courts.state.hi.us/courts/rules |
| Court Forms |
https://www.courts.state.hi.us/self_help/court_forms |
| Court Fees |
Filing fees for Kauai County probate matters depend on the type of case and the documents filed. Current fee schedules are published by the court and linked above. |
| Hours Open |
Monday to Friday, 7:45 AM to 4:30 PM (except State holidays). |
| Summary of Services |
Under Hawaii's Uniform Probate Code, bonding for a representative in Kauai County is often waived but can be ordered by the court. The bond reflects estate asset value plus expected income. |
| Court History |
Hawaii administers probate through the Circuit Court of each judicial circuit rather than a separate probate court, serving Kauai County. Probate matters for Kauai County are handled by Kauaʻi County Probate Court (Fifth Circuit Court) in Līhuʻe. This court offers online docket search, so filings and case status for Kauai County can often be confirmed online before a bond is requested. |
| Additional Information |
When a Kauai County estate has heirs who cannot be found, those heirs generally must be identified before distribution. We can point you to licensed investigators nationwide who handle heir searches for families and attorneys. We also write the probate bonds themselves, including executor, administrator, guardianship, and conservator bonds for Hawaii, usually with same day turnaround. Apply online to get started. |