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Anthony Fujii
Anthony Fujii, Attorney at Law
O'hia Office Bldg.
1149 Bethel St.
Suite 212-B
Honolulu, HI 96813
Phone: (808) 533-1282 | Fax: (808) 356-0346
Professional, Confident, Realistic Advice
Legal Topic
Wills, Trusts & Estates
Preferred New Clients
I prefer to handle guardianships, estate planning and probate.
Sub-Categories
Estate Planning
- Drafting Trusts
- Drafting Wills
- Estate Administration
- Estate Planning
- Living Trusts
- Living Wills
- Probate
- Guardianship
- Power of Attorney
- Revocable Trust & Irrevocable Trust
Bar Admissions
HI, Oct 2002
Bar Number: 007735
Other Court Admissions
Hawaii State Courts.
Association Memberships
Hawaii State Bar Association (Elder Law and Child Advocacy Sections), National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, National Organization of Social Security Claimants.
Continuing Education
I attend CLE (Continuing Legal Education) seminars provided by the State Bar Association and through the various organizations to which I belong. I stay current through reading monthly publications provided by those organizations.
Example Cases
I have handled many cases in the areas of simple wills, trusts, amendments and estate plans. The most common types of cases that I encounter are trust amendments, will codicil, and probate or trust administration. A common scenario entails a client with a will or trust already drafted, but in need of an amendment or change to the existing document. It is very common that the individual already contacted the attorney who drafted the document only to learn that the attorney is no longer in practice or simply does not return his or her calls. I often receive referrals from former clients who have friends in similar situations.
Education
Degree:
Juris Doctor
School:
California Western School of Law
City:
San Diego
State:
CA
Year:
2001
Honors:
Pro Bono Honor Society, Student Ambassador.
Focus and Accomplishments:
Trial Team Member.
Degree:
B.A.
School:
University of Hawaii
City:
Honolulu
State:
HI
Year:
1998
Honors:
Golden Key International Honor Society, Pre Law Society.
Number of Attorneys
1
State Licensed In
Hawaii
Firm Focus and History
I have been in solo practice since 2002.
My firm focuses on estate planning and probate law.
Previous Employment Summary
I have been part of various externships with San Diego Volunteer Legal and the Nevada Attorney General while I was in law school. I also worked part-time with a solo practitioner concentrating on estate planning throughout college. I immediately entered law practice once I was licensed in Hawaii.
Activities and Awards
Volunteer Guardian Ad Litem, Pro Bono Work for Various Nonprofit Legal Assistance Organizations.
What is your opinion regarding clients educating themselves on legal issues?
The best clients are the ones who know what they want, who have researched the issue, and simply require my guidance to carry out their plans.
Are you willing to review documents prepared by clients?
I am always willing to review pre-prepared documents.
Are you willing to coach clients who want to represent themselves?
I will assist clients in self-representation when appropriate.
Why did you decide to be a lawyer?
Any of my grade school or high school friends can attest that I always wanted to be a lawyer. My father passed away when I was 17 without an appropriate estate plan. I remember accompanying my mother to a variety of lawyers who were more concerned with "selling" her new estate planning documents than helping sort out the complicated legal issues presented at a very stressful time in our life. I learned that I did not want to be like "those" lawyers. This experience reaffirmed my desire and commitment to being a lawyer.
What work experience and education helps you be a better lawyer?
I have personally experienced the stress associated with a loved one's death and the legal issues that follow such an event. I am most sensitive to this. In addition to my professional experience with probate matters, I have encountered several contested probate issues and can uniquely identify with both sides, professional and personal. I have a grasp of the different factors which accompany probate issues and estate plans in general.
Why did you decide on your primary area of practice?
My passion for the legal profession and my personal experiences in the area of estate planning solidified my desire to practice in this area of law.
What do you like best about your career?
I like getting to know my clients and personally addressing their legal issues. My family is involved in many different businesses and I've had many choices in lucrative career options. I chose to be a lawyer, and I love this stuff!
Tell us about your law firm:
I am a solo practitioner, so my clients deal directly with me from intake to closing a case. It is not uncommon for me to make house calls to meet clients who cannot travel.
What are your strengths and style?
I am a small town lawyer who happens to live in the city. I know each of my clients personally and my main strength is my willingness to be accessible.
Personal Interests:
My pets. I have a purebred Shetland Sheepdog (Sheltie) and a terrier I rescued from the Humane Society.
Fax
(808) 356-0346
Office Hours
Office hours by appointment.
Emergency After Hours
Yes
Fixed-Price Services and Fees
No. Each client is unique and has unique legal issues. A fixed price for an estate plan (pour over will, trust, power of attorney, health care directive) assumes that all estates are the same. In my experience, some estate plans are very simple and others are more complicated.
Hourly Rates
$185 per hour.
Free Initial Consultation?
Yes, I offer a free initial consultation.
Typical Retainer
Typical retainers are 50% of the estimated costs.
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