Giving Hawaii’s families peace of mind for over 30 years.

Hawaii Estate Planning Attorneys

For over 30 years, Sterling & Tucker has proudly served Hawaii families with their estate planning needs. Our attorneys provide personalized guidance to help ensure your assets are distributed according to your wishes—efficiently and without the burden of probate. We also offer support with probate administration and assist trustees in fulfilling their fiduciary duties. With offices on Oahu, Maui, and the Island of Hawaii, we remain committed to serving our community with care and experience.

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Upcoming Seminars

Take the first step to protect your independence and ability to stay in control if you get sick or need long-term care in the future.

Attend a free seminar to learn how to protect your assets while providing for your loved ones.

Living Trust Seminar

Presenter: Debbie Tanakaya

Date: Thursday, October 1, 2026

Time: 10:00AM

Venue: Maui Arts & Cultural Center (Haynes Room), 1 Cameron Way, Kahului, HI

Living Trust Seminar

Presenter: Kanani Makaimoku

Date: Wednesday, October 14, 2026

Time: 10:00AM

Venue: Hilo Hawaiian Hotel (Mala Ikena Room), 71 Banyan Drive, Hilo, HI

Trust Administration Seminar

Presenter: Debbie Tanakaya

Date: Thursday, November 10, 2026

Time: 10:00AM

Venue: Maui Arts & Cultural Center (Haynes Room), 1 Cameron Way, Kahului, HI

Trust Administration Seminar

Presenter: Kanani Makaimoku

Date: Tuesday, November 24, 2026

Time: 10:00AM

Venue: Hilo Hawaiian Hotel (Mala Ikena Room), 71 Banyan Drive, Hilo, HI

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"I’ve worked with Michelle Hobus and her team on two different trusts. Both times, it was terrific. Michelle is so knowledgeable and caring, as is her entire team. Evey time I had a question, they handled it immediately. I think Sterling & Tucker is the best law firm in Hawaii – excellent!” — S.R.
“Debbie Tanakaya was very helpful with developing and establishing our estate plan. She is very knowledgeable about estate planning, and her professionalism and comfortable personality made the estate planning process a very pleasant experience. We will recommend family and friends to Sterling & Tucker. Thank you Debbie!” — G.F. & J.F.
“Kanani’s very clear explanation with clear English gave me certain trust in the seminar and to my husband afterward, and continually have been. She is generously poised, helpful, and considerate.” — T.T.
“Sterling and Tucker provided me with a sense of peace. Having to deal with probate for almost a year for my brother’s estate. I never wanted my son to go through probate. I am happy knowing they will also help my son when the time comes.” — D.B.
"Judith Sterling and all staff members were knowledgeable, courteous, attentive and friendly. They handled the updating of my trust, the closing of my parents’ estate and the transfer of all assets. Everyone’s expertise, high quality knowledge and service helped me to put my mind at ease.” — M.P.
“Excellent, comprehensive written documents and services rendered. This firm was the only one recommended in our long search for a trust attorney. After the trust seminar, we knew we had found one in Michelle Tucker.” — R.T.
“The completion of my Living Trust was excellent and the explanation of all the different sections was very good. I had very little stress doing the trust.” — L.S.
“Michelle Hobus is an excellent Living Trust Attorney to have. She made us feel comfortable by explaining everything from start to finish. With patience and humor, she took the time to make sure we really understood exactly what we were doing, going to need to do in the future and why. We are so grateful to have her watching over us and will be there for our daughters when the time comes.” — C.A.H.

About Us

For over 35 years, Sterling & Tucker, LLP has proudly served Hawaii’s families as a locally owned, women-founded law firm.

Co-founded by Judith Sterling and Michelle Tucker—both certified public accountants turned attorneys—our firm offers an integrated approach to estate planning, probate, and trust administration.

Our firm is committed to providing high-quality estate planning resources.

We strive to create a comfortable environment where you can discuss important matters and gain the information you need to make informed decisions about your family’s future.