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Meg Ellen Obenauf

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Avvo Rating7.9
  • Wailuku, HI
  • Licensed for 21 years
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About Meg

Meg Obenauf is an attorney and the founder of Obenauf Law Group. She strives to help families pass on their wealth simply, without conflict, drama, or taxes. Meg helps parents of minor children create plans so that your keiki are never out of the hands of your loved ones, even for a moment, if the unthinkable should occur. She also consults with seniors and their families to protect their money and property from the ravages of nursing home and long-term care costs.

Practice areas

OtherProbateTrustsGuardianshipEstate planning
  1. Estate planning: 40%

  2. Guardianship: 15%

  3. Trusts: 15%

  4. Probate: 15%

  1. Elder law: 15%

Languages spoken

English

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Contact

1930 E Vineyard St
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Obenauf Law Group

1930 E Vineyard St
Wailuku, HI, 96793

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License
StateStatusAcquiredUpdated
MAInactive200008/31/2020
HIActive199809/18/2020
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
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Awards
Award nameGrantorDate granted
Professional Advisor in Philanthropy AwardHawaii Community Foundation2018
Forty under 40Pacific Business News2012
Spirit AwardRotary District 50002011
Irving R. Kaufman Public Service FellowshipHarvard Law School1999
Edith Fine FellowshipHarvard Law School1998
Irving R. Kaufman Public Service FellowshipHarvard Law School1998
Magna Cum Laude, Phi Beta KappaUniversity of Illinois1995
Work Experience
TitleCompany nameDuration
PresidentObenauf Law Group2003 - Present
Supervising AttorneyDomestic Violence Clearinghouse & Legal Hotline2001 - 2003
Staff AttorneyDomestic Violence Clearinghouse & Legal Hotline2001 - 2001
Clinical Teaching FellowNortheastern University School of Law1999 - 2001
AttorneyLegal Aid Society Of Hawaii1998 - 1999
Associations
Association namePosition nameDuration
National Academy of Elder Law AttorneysMember2015 - Present
Hale Makua Health ServicesDirector2014 - Present
Haleakala Waldorf SchoolDirector/Board Secretary2013 - Present
Maui Chamber of CommerceMember2011 - Present
Harvard Club of MauiMember2011 - Present
ElderCounselMember2011 - Present
Elder Law Section, Hawaii State Bar AssociationMember2011 - Present
The Rotary Club of KahuluiMember/Community Service Chair2010 - Present
Probate and Estate Planning Section, Hawaii State Bar AssociationMember2010 - Present
WealthCounselMember2009 - Present
Hawaii State Bar AssociationMember1998 - Present
Maui County Bar AssociationMember1998 - Present
Publications
Publication nameTitleDate
The Maui Mama MagazineSix Simple Steps in Case Something Bad Happens to You2014
The Maui Mama MagazineDing Dong the Defense of Marriage Act is Dead2013
The Maui Mama MagazineThe Affordable Care Act aka Obamacare2013
The Maui Mama MagazineWhat's the Difference Between an LLC and an S-Corp?2012
The Maui Mama MagazineSave the Drama2012
Celebrity PressMore Than Money: How to Leave a Lasting Legacy to Your Family2011
UCLA Women's Law JournalThe Isolation Abyss: A Case Against Mandatory Prosection1999
Education
School nameDegreeGraduated
Harvard Law SchoolJD - Juris Doctor1998
University of IllinoisBA - Bachelor of Arts1995
Speaking Engagements
Conference nameTitleDate
Succession Planning Resource FairThe Top Ten Farm Succession Mistakes and How to Avoid Them2017
Kaunoa Senior CenterWhat Every Trustee Must Know2016
Hale Makua Health ServicesWhat Nursing Home Employees Need to Know About Elder Law2016
Kaunoa Senior CenterLong Term Care2015
Kaunoa Senior CenterDigital Assets in Estate Planning2015
Trusts and Estates Boot Camp for CPAs, Financial Advisors, and Insurance AgentsTrusts and Estates Boot Camp for Advisors2014
Maui County Family Law Bench BarEstate Planning Essentials for Divorce Attorneys2014
University of Hawaii, Maui, Outreach CollegeEstate Planning2013
Trusts and Estates Boot Camp for CPAs, Financial Advisors, and Insurance AgentsTrusts and Estates Boot Camp for Advisors2013
Rotary Club of MauiTen Estate Planning Mistakes2013
Morgan Stanley Client LuncheonVeteran's Benefits2013
University of Hawaii, Maui, Outreach CollegeEstate Planning2012
Rotary Club of KahuluiTen Estate Planning Mistakes2012
The Maui Breakfast Club, KNUI AM 900Nine Steps to Name Guardians for Your Keiki2011
Realtors Association of MauiProtecting Your Real Property2011

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Knowledgeable Estate Planning

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I've know Meg for twenty years. She is trustworthy, responsive, and very knowledgeable. I rely on her for sound advice. Very kind and caring. Her staff was equally respectful, caring and kind. I felt like I was in good hands.
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The best!

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Meg and her team flawlessly completed my estate planning during this Covid-19 pandemic. They completed my paperwork very quickly and did "Zoom" meetings to go over the paperwork. The team is professional, trustworthy and knowledgeable. Highly recommended!
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Meg and her team are awesome!

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I have known and worked with Meg for 20 years now. We have grown up together a bit in Maui and now I can confidently say she is THE BEST estate planning attorney here. I am so thankful for her guidance with our own very complicated estate, and her willingness to customize according to our whimsical requests!
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Great Service!

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Meg was honest and recommended what I needed to give me peace of mind for the future of my heirs. It was so simple, and now I feel confident that I have my intentions set. No worries for the family in the future!
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Excellent

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I've been executor of an estate without a trust and I can assure you that it's worth every penny to set one up. You couldn't find a better firm than this one. Not only professional and knowledgeable, but friendly as well. They made the task I had been putting off, easy and enjoyable.
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Great service and vibe

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Meg Obenauf and her team was great to work with. They redid our trusts from another state, now that we live permanently in Hawaii. They were very professional and personable with us. Everything was explained and completed efficiently. We felt their communication and responsiveness to questions where unfailing. Mahalo for your knowledge and helpfulness!
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Exceptional

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We needed a will. After discussion, we had our will written and Meg did not sell us anymore than needed. She had the forethought to determine future needs. Her professionalism and friendliness was a great asset in completing the document to meet our needs. In addition, the cost was much lower than others wanted to charge with the same service.
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Just what I needed

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Meg was so professional and understanding of my personal situation. Her legal advice was right on. The estate planning went smoothly and I feel so relieved that I have taken care of my wife and family with instructions and legal documents. Her staff especially Dani was fantastic and made sure I was completely satisfied. Everything they did for me was well worth the money.
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Estate Planning

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Meg led me through a difficult and challenging process. She was patient and understanding. She was specific about clarifying what my Estate Plan needed for the future protection of my heirs inheritance. She gave me confidence that if in the event of an untimely death my children would have a process in place they could follow with her assistance. I feel relieved that my affairs are in order and I can now be without the stress of worrying. Thank you so much for all your help!
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Estate Planning

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We worked with Meg and her talented team to establish a revocable living trust as part of our estate plan. Meg offered tangible, professional and quite timely advice which made the entire process seemless and enjoyable. First rate and first class!! Best on Maui.
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Ellen Victor, Elder law Attorney on Feb 2, 2016
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

Meg is smart, experienced, straight-forward, and exhibits great professionalism. She is devoted to her clients and very perceptive about clients' unique needs. I have no reservation whatsoever in recommending her.

Michael Witzke, Estate planning Attorney on Jan 13, 2016
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Meg does a wonderful job helping clients prepare a plan that will work to protect them and their family. She's a great listener and she is a truly caring person. I recommend her to anyone who needs an estate planning or elder law attorney.

Neel Shah, Tax Attorney on Jan 13, 2016
Relationship: Worked together on matter

I have known Meg for several years. She is an excellent lawyer and is diligent and concerned for her clients. I would recommend Meg highly & without reservation.

Nicole Newman, Trusts Attorney on Jan 13, 2016
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

Meg's charismatic and warm personality makes a seemingly daunting task of meeting with an attorney a pleasure. I highly recommend Meg for your estate planning and elder law needs.

Anne Leete, Litigation Attorney on Nov 1, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

Meg Obenauf is smart, hard working, and well prepared. She provides creative and intelligent business and estate planning solutions for her clients.