Attorney
Kaneohe, Hawaii, 96744
The catalyst of his decision came down to an ongoing family Estate Planning issue that caused him a lot of anguish and uncertainty due to being left in the dark about what was going to happen before and after it was his turn to take the lead. He set off to get a law degree with a focus in Taxation Law as well as a Master of Laws (LL.M) in Estate Planning, Trust, and Probate Law from Golden Gate University School of Law in San Francisco.
During his studies and internship with the Honorable John H. Sugiyama of the Contra Costa Probate Court, Timothy gained a working knowledge of Estate Planning. Together with his knowledge, life experience, and his father's advice, Tim returned home to achieve his goal to keep his hands dirty by helping everyday people in his community to create a well thought out and Integrated Estate Plan. Tim is currently a member of the Probate and Estate Planning Section, and the Elder Law Section of the Hawai‘i State Bar.
He formerly served as a Director and President of the Kalāheo High School Foundation and is a current member of the Kāneʻohe Business Group. He also enjoys participates in various volunteer activities in his community. His hobbies include spending time with his family, surfing, hiking, and traveling.
