Very professional and will tell you honestly his opinion. Explained different kind of services as well as the pricing. Listen and answer all questions you may have. A patient guy. His assistance is nice and professional as well. read more

Estate planning is essential and you need a trusted attorney and firm. When you're young you really don't think about these kinds of things but as you get older it's something you have to take serious. I know many who have used Dean and also many that I have also given his name to. The process is simple and knowing that your wishes are in one place and written. I have heard numerous stories of families who fight, families who think they all get along until money comes into the picture and they become nasty. Young or old, get the planning completed. read more

Dean M Park, JD- Estate Planning Group - Estate Planning Law Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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Dean was very professional, knowledgeable, and quick! He explained everything so my Father could understand what he needed to move forward with creating his Trust. Mahalo Dean for your help! read more

Dean served us well. He asked the right questions and delivered. We would highly recommend Dean's services.

My husband and I are so very happy to have our trust and will done by Dean Park. He has been so helpful explaining everything to us, so knowledgeable, organized and professional. We are relieved that we found such a great lawyer who also had a video before hand to explain in detail every step of the way. Thank you Dean Park for putting us at ease with your wealth of knowledge. We trust you completely and are grateful to you and your team for all you've done for my husband and I. Mahalo, Paris Mizumoto read more

If anyone needs a trust attorney I would definitely go see Dean. He was very thorough and knowledgeable. He answered all our questions right away and very efficient. Thanks Dean I will definitely refer my family and friends to you!! read more

Was desperate to find an estate planning attorney to take care of my mom's paperwork while I was in town. Found Dean Park on Yelp, of course. Most if not all attorneys are crazy busy. I think it's a given. But I told Dean my circumstances, being that I was only on island for a couple weeks, and he found space to squeeze us in for a signing. Friendly guy, he also offered a free initial Zoom consult. Final signing was painless, and we were out in less than an hour. Great rates too. Give this firm a ring! read more

We were introduced to Dean Park by a co-worker who highly recommended we at least have an initial conversation with Dean about the estate planning process and our needs. After our initial conversation (via Zoom) it was abundantly clear we needed a plan to protect our family. Dean made the process extremely easy to transact and as much that could be done digitally, we did. Dean's thoroughness and well-designed questions made sure we got the plan that fit our needs and included all of the important decisions we need to have made at some point hopefully way, way down the road. While it's not a inexpensive engagement, it's definitely well worth it in peace of mind and so much less expensive than going to probate court. If you're even kicking around the idea of getting an estate plan, do yourself a favor and have the first conversation to get some questions answered and a better idea of the different pricing plans to fit your needs. read more

Dean M Park, JD- Estate Planning Group - Estate Planning Law Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Estate planning is not a fun thing to do or think about, but it is a life-saving process for your loved ones if you don't want your family dealing with years of probate and unnecessary fees. There is a video that I highly recommend watching before the meeting that is very helpful in understanding why it is important to have a Trust in place. Dean is very humble and easy to work with. He explained everything in detail, what we need to do with life insurance and bank accounts, and answered all our questions. I highly recommend Dean and his team to help with your Estate planning. read more

My husband & I are grateful for the professionalism, thoroughness, efficiency, and expertise of Dean Park and his team. In just a short time from when we first met with him, we were able to put together our whole estate plan binder, & it just gives peace of mind knowing that our family is more prepared for any big future decisions that need to be made that will have direct impact on our kids. It is quite an investment but it saved us the time and effort of having to figure things out and put things together ourselves. We're glad we got it done and now it's one less thing we have to think about. read more

Dean and his associates are very professional and approachable at the same time. The video he has you watch explains a lot of the estate planning and preps you for the meeting. I already recommended him to friends and recommend you see him too. read more

Nothing makes you think more about mortality and morbidity than living through a global pandemic. My husband and I made it a goal in 2021 to complete our Will and Estate Planning just in case the unthinkable were to happen to us. We wanted to make sure that there was a concrete plan for all of those important "if and then," scenarios to protect our family and children. We interviewed and vetted multiple estate attorneys in Honolulu, and decided to work with Dean Park who was highly recommended to us by a trusted attorney friend. Compared to the other Estate Attorneys we met, we found Dean to be friendly, responsive, concise and to the point, and trustworthy. As an attorney, he was closer in age to us compared to some of the more tenured attorneys we met which was important because we want to have a lifetime relationship with our Estate Attorney, and work with someone who we could trust with our children if something happened to us. Dean's Estate Planning prices were reasonable and fair as well, which was a big deciding factor in addition to what was mentioned prior. Over several of months, Dean and his staff assisted us with our Will; Living Trust, Advanced Healthcare Directives, and Personal Property Distributions. Dean helped us navigate some tough decisions like: -Who will makes medical decisions for us if we ever become incapacitated? Who makes the decision to pull the plug? -Who will become guardian of our children if my husband and I died? -How will our estate be managed? How will our children manage their inheritance? -When it's my time to leave this earth will I be buried or cremated? As first time Estate Planners we had a lot of questions and needed direction, and Dean seamlessly guided us through the entire process from start to finish. The bonus is that Dean's office is located at Ala Moana, so parking and restaurants nearby are ample. Why not make it a fun day of shopping, dining, and Estate Planning? Highly recommend Dean Park for your family's Estate Planning needs. read more

We worked with Dean at Estate Planning Group and he was extremely thorough and made everything very easy to understand. He sent us a video that detailed the process ahead of time, I would highly recommend watching the video before you meet with him to help you understand how it all works. Overall we would Highly Recommend working with Dean and his team to get your affairs in order. read more

Dean helped my recently widowed 90 year-old mom to create a revocable living trust, and we are so glad we chose him. Professional yet caring, Dean helped her to understand all the legal terms and made it easy to for her to decide what's best to do. He took the time to listen to her stories about dad, which was comforting for her and really thoughtful. His work was thorough and timely. My husband and I are going to schedule our own estate planning meeting soon, and, of course, we're choosing Dean Park and Estate Planning Group. read more

COVID-19 has made more and more of us think about our mortality. Before meeting Dean we watched a video about the importance of planning ahead. It was very informative and solidified our plan to protect our loved ones. Dean is very easy to work with and is always willing to answer our questions. He established a good rapport with us and made the planning process painless. We did all of the planning virtually and when we finally met Dean in person to review our trust he went into it with detail and made sure we felt comfortable every step of the way. I feel a lot more at ease after working with Dean and secure in our future. read more

#18 of 2018 It is difficult when money comes into the picture. It can get ugly, even within families. The handling of an estate takes planning. If you are to take this on yourself there are many unforseen pitfalls that are not apparent in every resource you may touch upon dealing with the situation. Luckily, that's not necessary. I settled on Dean Park after meeting a handfull of Estate Planners. He explained the different options of Estate planning. He suggested an Irrevocable Living Trust would best serve our needs. I understood everything he said. It was easy to ask questions. I did not feel belittled. With that we were able to make the necessary decisions that became the body of the trust. In coming back to pick up the finalized Trust documents, Dean again thoroughly explained each section, listed the steps to be carried out to complete the Trust. I left that day confident all our bases were covered. Recently, the trust now has become the governing document to handling the estate. I am so glad we had this done. Now we know what needs to be done. I basically follow the steps through. Differences are easily settled with Dean and the Trust. If this wasn't in place I know I would have a major headache. It makes me wonder about everyone else who does not have some sort of instrument in place, and is it the correct one. This is a step in your life you want to make sure is taken and covered before it's too late. It's well worth it. If you need these services, my recommendation goes to Dean Park, a man you can trust and will not gauge you. It's a fair deal. read more

Dean and his staff were FABULOUS! As a retired paralegal from the mainland I struggled with understanding Hawaii estate laws and I was so pleased to find Dean and have him take over. He was through, answered all my questions, and covered all the bases! His work product is top-notch, services appropriately priced and I would highly recommend him to anyone in Hawaii that needs estate planning services. I finally have peace of mind! Mahalo, Dean! read more

It was a pleasure working with Dean and his team for my estate planning. He made everything easy to understand by he sent me a video of what I need to know before making a trust to me it was great that I know what I would do for my love ones . I would highly recommend Dean M Park for your estate planning. Thank you read more

Dean is legit!!! Posted a five-star review on his company's Yelp site - Estate Planning Group. Very knowledgeable but also- informative, great recommendations, quickly completed, and isn't just cookie-cutter documents. He takes all your concerns into consideration, asks important questions and offers solid advice. Another plus is his nice offices that are easily accessible and free parking. Mahalo, Dean! read more

I was referred by a Real Estate Agent friend of mine. She said he was really good & calm and you need to make an appointment to see him. We made an appointment with friends to attend a free seminar to learn and get info. Immediately after the seminar. My husband decided we wanted him to do our trust and booked a date to see him. He was very knowledgeable! We are very happy, confident, and at peace! Our trust is done in such a short time. Thank you so much, Dean Park! You are one awesome attorney!! read more

Dean park and his staff was a pleasure to work with. He provided all the information we needed and more. He also explained the details and presented it to us where it was easy to understand for us. He was very knowledgeable and made my wife and I feel very comfortable with such a important decision in our lives. We feel our family are in good hands with Dean and his staff and I will recommend him to everyone I know. read more

A colleague referred me to Dean after my mom passed away 9 days after flying to Honolulu earlier this summer. Being divorced, with no biological children of my own, and having a vast empire (j/k!!! -- I had very little to my name), I never felt particularly compelled to get my "estate" documents created. However, I now have a "hānai" daughter. And since my mom passed away, I now have something to leave to my daughter when I'm gone. It doesn't really matter how much you have to your name. Even if your assets are very minor, it's incredibly easy to create estate planning documents especially with the help of someone like Dean. There are various documents that he explains VERY clearly. This is a LOT less complicated and confusing than I think most people expect. My colleague told me that Dean's service would cost a certain amount. It turns out that because I'm divorced, it cost me only a little more than half of what she expected. This was an incredibly reasonable price, especially considering how professional Dean is and how thorough he is in preparing these documents. read more

Aloha Dean, thank you very much for your support and guidance!!! You really made the process smooth, educational, and seamless. Much appreciated. If anyone needs estate planning services or has any questions call Dean!!! Mahalo read more

Dean was a pleasure to work with. He was a tremendous help and we felt very confident with Dean helping us with our estate planning.

Dean is organized, friendly, and upfront. You have a good sense of why you're doing what you decide to do. Estate planing becomes very doable. He offers choices. You can meet with him virtually or face to face. If you haven't gotten around to doing this you should at least have a consultative meeting so that you are aware of why this is important. read more

Dean was very helpful with helping my wife and I set up our estate planning. He explained every little detail and if we had any questions, he was more than happy to answer them. If anyone was thinking of getting their will or trust made, look no further! The staff over there was very friendly and Dean made the process a breeze. read more

First I have to thank Dominique K. and Terry K. They have recommended me the best estate planning lawyer to our family. And this is why I love Yelp too. They give better recommendation than your friends or family. A friend did recommend a lawyer. After so many months later, we got a packet with massive paper to read and fill out along with $1000 deposit to start the estate planning. Okay, I don't think that was the right way to start my planning with lawyer I've never met and how would you know if you would feel comfortable sharing my privacy. Estate planning is one of those thing you have to do especially if you have children and you want them to be taken care of properly along with your assets. I'm not rich but my spouse and I like to plan my future as best as possible. So, when I called Dean to inquire about estate planning, he briefly explained what to expect and what it was about. To be honest, I was clueless. A free consultation was made to meet with Dean. Okay, you have to meet the person first to get the feel first. His office is located inside this blue building across from Macy's Ala Moana. It's the same building as Shokudo restaurant. Sorry, I don't know the name of the building. During our first meeting he answered all our questions and wonders about will, trust, and laws. He made everything crystal clear on what our family needs in case of sudden death or inevitable happens. Dean is easy to talk to and very professional. He's appropriately friendly. I say that because you don't want to forget that this isn't food talk but serious life talk. And he doesn't charge by hour so you can ask questions without pressure. Dean's assistant is also a professional. She always called a couple of days before our appointment to confirm. Anyhow, the whole process of our family getting our estate planning took about 4 meetings and each lasting about 30 to 40 minutes. Yes, we did spend some money but how can you put a price on peace of mind? We're just so glad we found Dean to work with. If you have estate planning on your mind, give Dean a call. read more

This review is long overdue. Earlier this year my Mom and I met with Dean Park to set up our trusts. Having no knowledge of what we were about to do, Dean made us feel very comfortable and explained the process to us so that the normal person could understand. Dean was thorough, patient and kind. He is very approachable and easy to talk to. If you are needing to set up a trust, go and see Dean to go over your options. His prices and package options are affordable for the service you get. Send him an email inquiry and you will get a phone call back from Dean himself. Parking is plentiful and free, parking on the upper level of Ala Moana. Building access is clear and easy to find. Thank you Dean for excellent service!! read more

Dean is very reliable and dependable with his work. Easy to deal with when you encounter a problem. Will always answer your questions. I will definite recommend him when you need any estate services read more

My wife and I recently completed our Estate planning with Dean. He is so easy to work with and very professional. We were pleasantly surprised how easy it was, we both said that we should've done this years ago. But then again we might not have found Dean. We now have the peace of mind knowing that our daughter and our assets will be taken care of in way that we want, not the courts. read more

I asked some obscure questions about insurance and was quickly provided with helpful answers.

Dean was a great help in building our Trust and helping us to understand the process and how it works. Super smooth and easy working with him. Only had to go into his office once for final signing and was able to do everything else via calls which was preferred and convenient for us. Thank you!! read more

We bought multi family house with my son's family recently. Luckily my son knew Dean and we asked him to do our estate planning. He was very friendly and helpful and all the process was very smooth and easy to understand. We recommend him for his professionalism and efficiency. He is wonderful! read more

Called Dean Park on the recommendation of a friend of my daughter. Explained what I wanted and he set up a meeting and also stated the upfront costs. At the meeting he went into detail itemizing all my assets as well as the benefits of appropriating things a certain way. Once everything was properly recorded we met again to finalize it. Again everything was explained in detail. I left there with a sense of relief knowing that my estate would be safe and where I wanted it to go. Mahalo Dean Park read more

I met Dean at a retirement workshop. He answered two questions I had about estate planning thoroughly and honestly that by the time I left, I decided that I wanted to work with him to revise my estate documents. He reviewed answered my questions, explained my options, and in explaining the cost shared my options in each level. His explanations were easy to understand. In my last meeting, I had reschedule my appointment to sign my documents to accommodate my medical recovery off island. He scheduled my appointment when he wa going to be on Kauai. The day of our appointment he again accommodated me and met with me in my hospital room at the last minute. I will recommend anyone to Dean. He is easy to work with, professional, and make a lengthy task simple. Thank you Dean! read more

As my wife and I enter our elder years in this world we now live in, our Estate Planning has become clear it needed to be our top priority. We knew procrastinating on the assumed dreaded process is a risk we should no longer be taking. Referred by multiple people and watching his online seminars, we knew Dean Park is what we were looking for. Dean's presentation was very detailed and made Estate planning painless. We now have peace of mind knowing that when we are gone our boys will have a clear direction of what to do, and also knowing that our assets are being distributed per our wishes. read more

Dean Park was referred by a colleague of mine. He was very prompt in getting our first appointment and went over Estate Planning overview thoroughly, along with an informative video to give an informative background on what Estate Planning would involve, which helped to understand information before meeting. The professional binder was very impressive with our names imprinted on it, along with sectioned off labeled dividers with introduction and table of contents. Each section had a title pg with what was entailed for each section. Made it less intimidating to look through the sections. Dean was professional & was accessible if we had any questions. We are able to make changes along the way. As an Educator for many years & working with college as well. I was impressed with the technology skills & organization of these important Estate Planning documents. We are happy with Dean's efficiency & thoroughness. read more

With regard to Mr Park reaching out to me, I very much appreciated his kind offer to meet with me on 11/13, a Monday which he normally reserves for client work. He provided me a superb overview/presentation. It was indeed informative, succinct while done on a wonderfully personal level. Mr Park even recommended I keep my appointment with another attorney just so I could make a more informed choice. He also suggested, on a separate family concern, a recommendation which would be to our best interest rather than his. *********** Please note that based on Mr. Park reaching out to me today (11/7) and explaining the circumstance regarding my initial inquiry, I better understand his situation and have since revised by rating. I am eagerly looking forward to meeting with Mr. Park soon. ****************************** Indeed quite disappointing...after reading glowing reviews and a recommendation from a good friend who heard him speak at a seminar, I called Mr Park. However, I got his answering machine so i left a detailed message for a call back. That was this past Weds. As of today no return call still??? read more

Dean put together a trust for me after I was trying to use a software program on my own. All I can say is, definitely let a professional do it for you and if nothing else, at least talk to him first. You won't be disappointed. Thanks Dean. read more

I give Dean my highest recommendation for Estate Planning! I sincerely appreciated the information shared in his webinar prior to our ZOOM meeting - I learned heaps of helpful information. I now have peace of mind and all the documents I need in paper and electronic copies. read more