A legal arrangement in which an individual (the Trustor) gives fiduciary control of property to a person or institution (the trustee) for the benefit of beneficiaries.

Estate Planning can be a very complex job, and is not something to be taken lightly. First Hawaiian Bank can work with you and your attorney to help you plan your legacy.

For more information, call us at 525-7134 or toll-free at 1-888-287-0398. You can also visit any conveniently located First Hawaiian Bank branch and ask for a Wealth Advisor.

Having a will is good, but it's just the beginning of Estate Planning. You must, first and foremost, consider your goals as they pertain to your family and estate. For some people, you must also include smart tax planning, because estate taxes can significantly diminish the wealth you want to leave to your family. Keeping estate taxes as low as possible means more wealth to your family.

Estate Planning is the process of preparing a strategy for transferring your assets at death. This includes your home, personal possessions, bank accounts, stocks, bonds, business, and other financial interests.

As you near the age of retirement, you may begin to wonder if you will have enough money to retire comfortably and will have the means to maintain your standard of living. The best way to assure this is to prepare ahead with a solid Financial Plan.

Whether you intend to invest for long-term financial independence, retirement, your children’s college education or to build a nest egg for unexpected emergencies, our experienced professionals can assist you in developing investment strategies that help you work toward your personal and financial goals.

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A hold means that although we’ve received your check for deposit, you won’t be able to use the funds until the hold period has expired. Depending on the type of check that you deposit, funds may not be available until the third business day after the day of your deposit. However, the first $225 of your check deposits will be available on the first business day after the date of your deposit.

The speed with which we make your deposited funds available depends on a number of factors, including how, when, and where you made your deposit. For example: