Your legacy begins with you.

With you, every step of the way

Estate planning connects family and future.

Yim & Yempuku Law specializes in holistic estate planning in Hawaii; helping you gain peace of mind, protect legacies and nurture relationships.

Communication is at the core of our services; building bridges and fostering understanding amongst the individuals, families and hanai families we work with. 

Secure a harmonious future through the management and fulfillment of life’s wishes; with conviction, integrity and most of all, compassion.

Personal and personalized 

We craft a customized plan, reflecting and honoring your individual circumstance, to protect your legacy and safeguard your loved ones.

Reflection with intention

Empowering you to reflect on your personal experiences, values, desires, and preferences.

Holding space for harmony

Start meaningful conversations, about your preferences and decisions, between you and your loved ones.

Our 6-step process is a unique approach to your Estate Plan, designed to clearly represent your  intentions — legal and beyond — to be enacted at a time when you may not be able to speak for yourself. 

The Heartfelt Method

1. Learning

Gain a clear understanding of your needs, values and hopes for your legacy, define relationships, and communicate your desires to your loved ones. Our comprehensive questionnaire helps consider and identify priorities.

2. Initial Meeting

In our first meeting, we’ll explore the priorities we will uncover together, and provide you with everything you need to know about our tailored process.

3. Drafts

Based on your needs, we’ll outline the legal roadmap for your estate and define how your assets are distributed and preserved.

4. Funding

We take action; we securely create funds and allocate assets as intended.

5. Family Meeting

We consider all of your loved ones our clients, too. Sharing your preferences can be sensitive, and we are there to help you explain the tough topics, to help bring internal and external harmony.

6. Review

Once we ensure all your intentions have been addressed and you are happy with the outcome, we memorialize your decisions.

What our clients are saying

  • “As a Millennial beneficiary to two of my family’s estate plans, the office has done a tremendous job at making me feel protected. The high level of transparency, the warmth of the people and the unfussy office has truly helped me feel comfortable with the whole process, the conversations that go along with making plans for the future and what to expect once I inherit the estates. Monica has been a trusted resource over the past few years, and I know will be for many years to come!”

    Sydel Fumiko

  • “Monica truly excelled as our Estate Attorney. Her commitment to excellence was evident as she consistently went above and beyond, ensuring that every intricate detail of our estate planning process was handled with precision. In navigating the complexities of our numerous businesses and properties, as well as addressing our medical wishes, power of attorney matters, and remaining assets, Monica skillfully orchestrated the entire process seamlessly. As we age and make adjustments, Monica remains a pillar of support. ”

    Sheryl Matsuoka

  • “Went to Yim and Yempuku to have some legal documents done and Monica and Christina were super helpful and patient in explaining what was being done. Their office is not located downtown which is a plus, so I didn't go into the usual cold corporate office tower. Rather, in a smaller cottage setting which had a more personal touch. Not only did they have the legal documents I needed, but also gave supplemental booklets which to help communicate to family if needed. The whole process was painless and stress free.”

    Rodney Sakuma

Your legacy begins today.