Julie helps you to understand what your Trust is and how it affects your needs and family…read more Very easy to communicate with and very helpful.

I was in desperate need for help on my families estate. My Mom is soon to be 95 yrs young we had…read moreJulie help us. She surely went over and beyond to make sure we get everything done. Changing our deed to a trust and more. I highly recommend Julie to help anyone in need. She's awesome!!

Trust and wills. Friendly and professional at all levels. They will always be there to answer…read morequestions promptly.

We created a trust in 2016 and recently updated it with some changes. Our attorney is Kanani…read moreMakaimoku. This was a very important part of our financial planning and the services of Sterling & Tucker, and specifically Kanani, made the process much less stressful. Their experience and expertise enabled us to plan for our, and our family's, future with confidence going forward. We thank the staff, and Kanani in particular, for all their guidance and Kokua. We would highly recommend them to anyone wanting to create a solid trust and financial planning for their future.

We were grieving the loss of our loved one and to make matters worse this so called attorney did…read moreABSOLUTELY NOTHING to execute the trust that our loved one requested. Unfortunately nakamura was the one hired to draw up the Trust/Will. We ended up doing everything ourselves. (I'm almost positive sometimes shady things were done without our knowledge) And if that wasn't bad enough, Nakamura calls 6 months after the Funeral and tells me I owe him thousands of dollars.....( I know for a fact that everything had already been paid to him in Full!) Just for the record, I asked him to send me detailed documentation as to what he claimed was owed. ( A Bill) We never heard from him again. In regards to this attorney...BUYER BEWARE!! !!!!!!!!

Do your parents and yourselves a favor and stay away from Neil Nakamura. My sweet parents were…read moretaken full advantage of by this man (and it's known in his industry that he does this with elderly). My dad passed last year and I am now dealing with the sh*tbag mess he made of their house. He broke up the house into 3 deeds before their passing which makes it incredibly difficult for my sisters and I to first of all 1) use these deeds for primary residence if we don't want to pay capital gains taxes and 2) 1031 exchange is a deferral for capital gains, meaning when we do sell the replacement property down the line, if the depreciable cost basis of the property isn't met (we will then pay capital tax gains that were carried over from the original deed of my parents house + the new property. MEANING if he left the house alone, and we acquired the house after they both passed, then we would not have any capital gains taxes, could've sold the house to get properties of our own and my dad would be happy in heaven he took care of us. He allegedly did this for Medicaid purposes, HOWEVER, my mom's income surpasses Medicaid's limits (which I guarantee he knows what Medicaid's income limits are to qualify), so even if we were to dump her assets, she would never qualify for it in the first place. Therefore, he did this whole thing for his own benefit and no one else's. I've hired a new lawyer for some guidance and we're basically stuck with what he did. He said that he would never do this and this is very old school, no one does this anymore. I have no idea how much money this man got for this to extremely complicate people's lives after going through a loss!?! But wow, that's some kind of evil to scam the elderly. I don't know how this man sleeps at night. Screenshot of 1031 deferred gain explanation so you don't need to look for it.

I met with George Nam twice to discuss my home ownership and will. Both meetings he was very…read morehelpful and knowledgeable in helping me with my issues. I was skeptical at first after my first encounter with another lawyer in the same field. I was not pleased with that lawyer's service. I highly recommend George Nam if you need wills and trusts.

When visiting my parents this past summer, I knew we needed to find a lawyer to help establish an…read moreestate plan. I'm so happy we found Jarrett Macanas. Jarrett took the time to educate my parents and I on what an estate plan is. Let me tell you, I learned so much from him. Jarrett patiently answered our questions and gave some helpful advice. It's hard for me to trust an attorney that has my parent's best interest at heart, especially since I do not live in HI anymore. But Jarrett and his staff made me feel reassured that my parents are in good hands. He understood how important it was for me to get the process started before leaving for the mainland. From start to finish of the estate planning process, Jarrett and Tiffany (office manager) kept in touch with my parents and informed them of any delays. In approximately 3 weeks from our first visit, Jarrett had a thorough living trust drafted out. It covered everything from a funeral plan to the distribution of real estate, it was all done. We felt overwhelmed with the pages and pages of "law" lingo, but Jarrett went over all the details with my parents and finalized a living trust. I hate to think of the day when my parents will no longer be around, but knowing that they have a plan established gives my family a sense of relief. We have clear direction on what my parents want in the event when they are unable to tell us. I would definitely refer Jarrett Macanas Law Firm for your estate planning needs. He is warm, personable, and very easy to talk to.

For client friendly and thorough legal advice with estate and responding to questions, I'd…read morerecommend Jarrett Macanas and his staff. From the initial phone contact to the interview and consultation, the attention to detail and responses to all questions were reassuring and outstanding. Upon receipt of my will, powers of attorney (general and medical), and other documents, I was impressed with the detailed overview of each document. Both my wife and I have nothing but praise for the top notch customer service and availability.

They are okay. They are pretty straight forward, they get the job done, and are decently…read moreconvenient. They aren't at all service oriented at all. If you want to know where to park if you are going to their Pear Ridge location, good luck. (The answer I got was if you want to park outside our building and take a chance on getting towed, you can. So we ended up parking at pearl ridge near Sears.) If you expect your lawyer to give you updates on their progress after a week or two and/or expect them to return your calls in less than 48 hours, good luck with that as well. Other than that, they eventually got the job done.

From the owner: No matter what the size of your current income or the number of assets you have, wills, trusts, and…read moreother forms of estate planning allow you to care for your loved ones even after you pass away. At the Law Offices of Neil T Nakamura & Associates, they have been helping residents throughout Honolulu, HI, with these lengthy but essential processes for more than 43 years. Dedicated to those they serve, these gracious attorneys do everything they can to help families prepare for the unknown. While the word "estate" may sound like it only pertains to the wealthy, these attorneys stress that anyone can benefit from pre-planning the distribution of their property and assets. The Law Offices of Neil T Nakamura & Associates will do everything in their power today to protect your legacy tomorrow. With their help, you can ensure that your loved ones will be cared for long after you're gone. Though estate planning is their specialty, these knowledgeable attorneys also practice family and elder law. From senior guardianship to child custody, you can rely on them to guide you over life's toughest legal hurdles. Don't put estate planning on the back burner. Secure the future of the people you love and the assets you worked hard for by teaming up with the Law Offices of Neil T Nakamura & Associates. To speak with one of their compassionate and focused attorneys or schedule a free initial consultation, call (808) 945-7645 today.

I can't say enough good things about my lawyer. From day one, he was professional, honest, and…read morealways kept me in the loop. He really took the time to understand my situation and made sure I felt confident every step of the way. What stood out the most was how hard he worked for me--he didn't cut corners and genuinely cared about getting the best outcome. Anytime I had questions or concerns, he was quick to respond and explained everything in a way that actually made sense. Thanks to him, my case turned out better than I expected. If you're looking for someone reliable, dedicated, and who truly has your back, I highly recommend Guy Matsunaga. Thank you!

THE BEST TO EVER DO IT!!! I mean the best to do it, ...hands down !! Mr.Matsunaga is a professional…read moreattorney that offers the best guidance , knowledge & experience. An, attorney that believes in "innocent until proven guilty ", THANK YOU Mr.Matsunaga!!!