Donna V Payesko

After my mother passed away I needed to sell her home in Kona, and I have never bought or sold a home before - it was all new to me. I live on the mainland, and Donna was recommended by a family friend in Kona. I spoke to her on the phone and was very impressed by her knowledge of real estate law..., her professionalism, and her communication skills. We got good advice from Donna (disclosure list, etc.). We also had her look over anything we were given, by the realtor or the escrow company, to sign. She said the forms looked pretty standard, but there were a few things she had us change - she had our best interest at heart. My husband and I agreed that paying for an attorney look things over was well worth it for our peace of mind, and fortunately Donna’s rates were very reasonable. After escrow closed we asked Donna to apply for the HARPTA refund, and about six months later we got the entire amount! So thank you, Donna Payesko, for being there when we needed you and for helping to make sure everything went smoothly! Mahalo!

Donna Payesko has provided me advice in several areas of the law over a period of years. In various legal matters, I needed someone who could navigate complex waters -- in guardianship matters; other elder, finance and tax law issues; real property and matrimonial protection. Each matter required a c...lear understanding of what was involved, the parties’ claims, the possible options/ solutions and the steps and procedures necessary to move forward to resolution. Ms. Payesko's ability to isolate each issue, clarify the law regarding such matters and move forward expediently helped reduce the stress of the situation. Ms. Payesko speaks well -- clearly and directly -- outlining the process using terms I understood. She is meticulous in her written communications, paying attention to detail and meeting all deadlines. When I was required to furnish documentation to her for a legal matter, she was patient with my efforts to locate those documents, yet clear about their importance to the case. I could communicate in a variety of ways (scan, fax, email, phone, etc.), knowing she would receive my communication and respond in a timely matter. Ms. Payesko is an excellent listener and asked specific relevant questions to expedite the process. I would highly recommend her to anyone seeking legal advice or the ongoing services of an attorney.

I can't thank Donna enough for bringing to my attention that my previous estate plan was out of date. It would have been horrific if something were to happen to me and my estate was left unattended. Donna took the time to explain in depth the importance of updating my will and directives so that m...y estate is planned accordingly.