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Est of Masaru Watanabe
On February 06, 2023 a lp - probate case was filed in the jurisdiction of Honolulu County.
Case Details
Case Number
Filing Date
February 06, 2023
Last Refreshed
July 26, 2023
Filing Location
Honolulu County, HI
Category
LP - Probate
Practice Area
Probate
Matter Type
General Probate
Case Events
| Date | Type | Description | |
|---|---|---|---|
| July 17, 2023 | Docket Event | Notice of Electronic Filing | |
| July 17, 2023 | Docket Event | Ord Grt Probate of Will | |
| July 17, 2023 | Docket Event | Judgmt on Ord Grt Prob of Will | |
| July 17, 2023 | Docket Event | Letters Testamentary | |
| July 07, 2023 | Docket Event | Notice of Electronic Filing | |
| July 07, 2023 | Docket Event | Minute OrderMinute Order 07/07/2023: The Court called this matter for hearing at the appointed date, time, and place. James T. Wada, Esq. appeared pro se by telephone (Petitioner). The Court took the Petition for Probate of Will and Appointment of Personal Representative, filed February 6, 2023 under advisement. Upon the Courts review of the pleadings, arguments, and applicable law, the Court hereby grants the Petition, as follows: The Court finds: o the decedent is dead; o venue is proper; o the proceeding was commenced within the time limitations prescribed by the laws of this State; o the instrument dated November 26, 2020 is valid and unrevoked; o decedent's domicile at death was as stated in the Petition; o decedents heir is as stated in the Petition; The instrument dated November 26, 2020 is admitted to ancillary probate as and for the Last Will and Testament of the decedent; Petitioner is appointed as Ancillary Personal Representative, without bond; Ancillary Letters Testamentary shall issue for a period of three (3) years, unless renewed for good cause; Unsupervised administration may be maintained; Reasonable attorneys fees and costs may be approved, if any, subject to the Courts receipt and review of a Declaration in Support. Judgment shall enter accordingly. Mr. James T. Wada, Esq. is to prepare the Order. A copy of the minute order shall be provided to the following: Mr. James T. Wada, Esq., Petitioner APPROVED: /s/ R. Mark Browning | |
| July 06, 2023 | Docket Event | MinutesBefore court opened Court placed on the record the fact that the scheduling and the hearings we will be doing today, many of them will be non-hearing motions or at least they will be called and minute orders will be issued pursuant to the current emergency situation with COVID-19. As such, the Court took judicial notice of the order issued by the Chief Justice this week and also the emergency order issued by the Chief Judge. Court also noted and took judicial notice of Circuit Court Rule 8 which allows the Court to address hearing motions as non-hearing motions. CRTRM/DVD: 14/07062023/01 09:03AM- CASE CALLED AND APPEARANCES MADE by telephone and/or in person; Issues with the filing of the Will. This matter is taken under advisement. Minute Order to issue. 09:07AM- CONCLUDED. Minute Order 07/07/2023: The Court called this matter for hearing at the appointed date, time, and place. James T. Wada, Esq. appeared pro se by telephone (Petitioner). The Court took the Petition for Probate of Will and Appointment of Personal Representative, filed February 6, 2023 under advisement. Upon the Courts review of the pleadings, arguments, and applicable law, the Court hereby grants the Petition, as follows: The Court finds: o the decedent is dead; o venue is proper; o the proceeding was commenced within the time limitations prescribed by the laws of this State; o the instrument dated November 26, 2020 is valid and unrevoked; o decedent's domicile at death was as stated in the Petition; o decedents heir is as stated in the Petition; The instrument dated November 26, 2020 is admitted to ancillary probate as and for the Last Will and Testament of the decedent; Petitioner is appointed as Ancillary Personal Representative, without bond; Ancillary Letters Testamentary shall issue for a period of three (3) years, unless renewed for good cause; Unsupervised administration may be maintained; Reasonable attorneys fees and costs may be approved, if any, subject to the Courts receipt and review of a Declaration in Support. Judgment shall enter accordingly. Mr. James T. Wada, Esq. is to prepare the Order. A copy of the minute order shall be provided to the following: Mr. James T. Wada, Esq., Petitioner APPROVED: /s/ R. Mark Browning | |
| June 16, 2023 | Docket Event | Notice of Electronic Filing | |
| June 16, 2023 | Docket Event | Flag SheetEFile Document upload of type Flag Sheet | |
| June 14, 2023 | Docket Event | Proof of Service by MailEFile Document upload of type Proof of Service by Mail | |
| June 14, 2023 | Docket Event | ExhibitEFile Document upload of type Exhibit | |
| June 14, 2023 | Docket Event | Notice of Electronic Filing | |
| June 14, 2023 | Docket Event | Notice of Correction/* Docket code OT was deleted on 06/14/2023 by userid J1CTSTADAMS as a result of eFiling Correction */ | |
| June 14, 2023 | Docket Event | Docket DeletedCertified copy of Judgment of Nagoya Family Court confirming oral will of Masaru Watanabe, deceased. /* Docket code OT was deleted on 06/14/2023 by userid J1CTSTADAMS as a result of eFiling Correction */ | |
| June 14, 2023 | Docket Event | Docket DeletedCertified copy of the record of Masaru Watanabe, deceased's Will Probate of Nagoya Family Court /* Docket code OT was deleted on 06/14/2023 by userid J1CTSTADAMS as a result of eFiling Correction */ | |
| June 13, 2023 | Docket Event | Notice of Electronic Filing | |
| June 13, 2023 | Docket Event | Cert Copy Last Will & Testamnt | |
| June 13, 2023 | Docket Event | Copy of Will | |
| June 13, 2023 | Docket Event | Notice of Correction/* Docket code WILL was deleted on 06/13/2023 by userid J1CTSTADAMS as a result of eFiling Correction */ | |
| June 13, 2023 | Docket Event | Docket DeletedEFile Document upload of type Will Deposit /* Docket code WILL was deleted on 06/13/2023 by userid J1CTSTADAMS as a result of eFiling Correction */ | |
| May 19, 2023 | Docket Event | MinutesMinute Order 5/8/2023: OFF -- Third Amended Order Setting Date, Time and Place of Hearing on Petition for Probate of Will and Appointment of Personal Representative received. Hearing on Petition rescheduled to July 6, 2023 at 9:00 a.m. Law Clerk/Clerk: C. Murata/D. Nishikida | |
| May 18, 2023 | Docket Event | MinutesMinute Order 04/25/2023: Due to unforeseen circumstances, hearing on the Petition for Probate of Will and Appointment of Personal Representative, filed February 6, 2023, currently scheduled for Thursday, May 18, 2023 at 9:00 a.m. shall be continued to Friday, May 19, 2023 at 9:00 a.m. The Court shall issue the second amended order setting date, time, and place of hearing. A copy of this minute order shall be provided to the following: James T. Wada, pro se. APPROVED: /s/ R. Mark Browning | |
| May 08, 2023 | Docket Event | Notice of Electronic Filing | |
| May 08, 2023 | Docket Event | Order Set Date Time Hrg/Pet | |
| April 26, 2023 | Docket Event | Notice of Electronic Filing | |
| April 26, 2023 | Docket Event | Order Set Date Time Hrg/Pet | |
| April 25, 2023 | Docket Event | Minute OrderMinute Order 04/25/2023: Due to unforeseen circumstances, hearing on the Petition for Probate of Will and Appointment of Personal Representative, filed February 6, 2023, currently scheduled for Thursday, May 18, 2023 at 9:00 a.m. shall be continued to Friday, May 19, 2023 at 9:00 a.m. The Court shall issue the second amended order setting date, time, and place of hearing. A copy of this minute order shall be provided to the following: James T. Wada, pro se. APPROVED: /s/ R. Mark Browning | |
| April 25, 2023 | Docket Event | Notice of Electronic Filing | |
| March 31, 2023 | Docket Event | Notice of Electronic Filing | |
| March 31, 2023 | Docket Event | Order Set Date Time Hrg/Pet | |
| March 23, 2023 | Docket Event | MinutesCrtrm/DVD: 14/03232023/01 9:03 am - Case called; telephone appearance entered. Court continued this matter to May 18, 2023 at 9:00 am to allow counsel to serve the interested parties; review HPR 76 re filing of domiciliary documents and comply accordingly; and review Rule 2(g) of the Rules of the Circuit Courts regarding presenting the will and comply accordingly. Amended Order Setting shall be submitted. 9:08 am - Concluded. | |
| March 10, 2023 | Docket Event | Proof of Service by MailEFile Document upload of type Proof of Service by Mail | |
| March 10, 2023 | Docket Event | Flag SheetEFile Document upload of type Flag Sheet | |
| March 10, 2023 | Docket Event | Notice of Electronic Filing | |
| March 02, 2023 | Docket Event | Notice of Electronic Filing | |
| March 02, 2023 | Docket Event | Affidavit of Publication | |
| February 10, 2023 | Docket Event | Notice of Electronic Filing | |
| February 10, 2023 | Docket Event | Acceptance of AppointmentEFile Document upload of type Acceptance of Appointment | |
| February 06, 2023 | Docket Event | Notice of Correction/* Docket Entry 2 was updated as a result of eFiling Correction */ | |
| February 06, 2023 | Docket Event | Notice of Electronic Filing | |
| February 06, 2023 | Docket Event | Notice of Correction/* Docket Entry 3 was updated as a result of eFiling Correction */ | |
| February 06, 2023 | Docket Event | Payment Due to Court | |
| February 06, 2023 | Docket Event | PaymentPayment by Credit Card-Civil in the amount of $215.00 by Wada, James T. | |
| February 06, 2023 | Docket Event | Petn-Probate Of/RepresentativeEFile Document upload of type Petn-Probate Of/Representative | |
| February 06, 2023 | Docket Event | DocumentEFile Document upload of type Will Deposit /* Docket Entry 2 was updated as a result of eFiling Correction */ | |
| February 06, 2023 | Docket Event | Verification of DeathEFile Document upload of type Exhibit /* Docket Entry 3 was updated as a result of eFiling Correction */ | |
| February 06, 2023 | Docket Event | Order Set Date Time Hrg/Pet |
