Hawaii Trust and Probate Real Estate Specialists
We help trustees, personal representatives, and heirs navigate estate property sales with clarity, documentation, and a calm, organized process.
Understanding the Challenge
Selling property from a trust or estate is rarely simple. You may be managing the sale while grieving, while coordinating with multiple beneficiaries, or while living thousands of miles away. The property itself might be dated, tenant-occupied, or in need of significant work. And you’re likely navigating legal requirements, court timelines, or family dynamics that make everything more complicated.
You need a real estate partner who understands these realities and who can provide the structure, communication and documentation to make the process manageable.
That’s exactly what we do.
Why Koi Realty
We Understand the Legal Landscape
Will Tanaka is a licensed attorney with experience in real estate litigation, title insurance, and escrow operations. He currently teaches Real Estate Law at the University of Hawaii Richardson School of Law. This legal foundation means we understand the documentation requirements, fiduciary duties, and procedural considerations that estate sales require.
We Provide Structure and Clarity
From our first meeting, we create a clear plan with concrete steps and timelines. You’ll know exactly what needs to happen, when, and what decisions you’ll need to make. This structure is especially valuable when you need to explain the process to other beneficiaries or when decisions require input from multiple parties.
We Handle the Coordination
Estate properties often require significant preparation before listing: cleanouts, repairs, staging, dealing with tenants/occupants and managing vendors. We coordinate these logistics so you don’t have to. Especially important if you’re managing from out of state.
We Document Everything
When you’re acting as a fiduciary, documentation matters. Our process creates a clear paper trail: pricing rationale, repair decisions, offer comparisons, and negotiation records. This protects you and provides the defensibility that beneficiaries and courts may require.
We Keep the Peace
Family real estate transactions can get emotional. Our calm, professional approach and clear communication help prevent misunderstandings from escalating. We’ve guided many families through this process. And we know how to keep everyone informed and the process moving forward.
Common Situations We Handle
- Trustee selling property on behalf of a family trust
- Personal representative managing a probate sale
- Out-of-state heirs coordinating the sale of a Hawaii property
- Properties with deferred maintenance or requiring significant preparation
- Tenant-occupied properties requiring careful transition
- Multi-beneficiary situations requiring transparency and documentation
- Properties with title complexities, liens, or encumbrances
Trusted by Hawaii Attorneys & Trust Companies
We work regularly with estate planning attorneys, probate litigators, and family law attorneys who need a real estate partner they can trust with their clients. Our legal background, professional communication, and meticulous documentation make us a reliable referral partner. If you’re an attorney seeking a real estate professional for your clients, see our Attorney Referrals page.
Managing an Estate Property Sale?
We understand the weight of responsibility you’re carrying. Let’s talk about your situation and how we can help make the process clearer and less stressful.
Meet the Team
