Governing law

HRS §554D-107, under Uniform Trust Code.

HRS §554D-107

[§554D-107] Governing law. The meaning and effect of the terms of a trust are determined by:

(1) The law of the jurisdiction designated in the terms unless the designation of that jurisdiction's law is contrary to a strong public policy of the jurisdiction having the most significant relationship to the matter at issue; or

(2) In the absence of a controlling designation in the terms of the trust, the law of the jurisdiction having the most significant relationship to the matter at issue. [L 2021, c 32, pt of §2]