Gifts

HRS §551E-47, under Chapter 551E.

HRS §551E-47

[§551E‑47] Gifts. (a) In this section, a gift "for the benefit of" a person includes a gift to a trust, an account under chapter 553A, the Uniform Transfers to Minors Act, and a tuition savings account or prepaid tuition plan as defined under Internal Revenue Code section 529, [title 26] United States Code section 529, as amended.

(b) Unless the power of attorney otherwise provides, language in a power of attorney granting general authority with respect to gifts shall authorize the agent only to:

(c) An agent may make a gift of the principal's property only as the agent determines is consistent with the principal's objectives if actually known by the agent and, if unknown, as the agent determines is consistent with the principal's best interest based on all relevant factors, including: