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
This includes Trust, Will, and Power of Attorney plans.
This includes Guardianships and Conservatorships for adults and minors.
Languages spoken
English
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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MA | Inactive | 2000 | 05/30/2022 |
HI | Active | 1998 | 07/12/2022 |
Legal answers | 0 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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Professional Advisor in Philanthropy Award | Hawaii Community Foundation | 2018 |
Forty under 40 | Pacific Business News | 2012 |
Spirit Award | Rotary District 5000 | 2011 |
Irving R. Kaufman Public Service Fellowship | Harvard Law School | 1999 |
Edith Fine Fellowship | Harvard Law School | 1998 |
Irving R. Kaufman Public Service Fellowship | Harvard Law School | 1998 |
Magna Cum Laude, Phi Beta Kappa | University of Illinois | 1995 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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President | Obenauf Law Group | 2003 - Present |
Supervising Attorney | Domestic Violence Clearinghouse & Legal Hotline | 2001 - 2003 |
Staff Attorney | Domestic Violence Clearinghouse & Legal Hotline | 2001 - 2001 |
Clinical Teaching Fellow | Northeastern University School of Law | 1999 - 2001 |
Attorney | Legal Aid Society Of Hawaii | 1998 - 1999 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys | Member | 2015 - Present |
Hale Makua Health Services | Director | 2014 - Present |
Haleakala Waldorf School | Director/Board Secretary | 2013 - Present |
Maui Chamber of Commerce | Member | 2011 - Present |
Harvard Club of Maui | Member | 2011 - Present |
ElderCounsel | Member | 2011 - Present |
Elder Law Section, Hawaii State Bar Association | Member | 2011 - Present |
The Rotary Club of Kahului | Member/Community Service Chair | 2010 - Present |
Probate and Estate Planning Section, Hawaii State Bar Association | Member | 2010 - Present |
WealthCounsel | Member | 2009 - Present |
Hawaii State Bar Association | Member | 1998 - Present |
Maui County Bar Association | Member | 1998 - Present |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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The Maui Mama Magazine | Six Simple Steps in Case Something Bad Happens to You | 2014 |
The Maui Mama Magazine | Ding Dong the Defense of Marriage Act is Dead | 2013 |
The Maui Mama Magazine | The Affordable Care Act aka Obamacare | 2013 |
The Maui Mama Magazine | What's the Difference Between an LLC and an S-Corp? | 2012 |
The Maui Mama Magazine | Save the Drama | 2012 |
Celebrity Press | More Than Money: How to Leave a Lasting Legacy to Your Family | 2011 |
UCLA Women's Law Journal | The Isolation Abyss: A Case Against Mandatory Prosection | 1999 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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Harvard Law School | JD - Juris Doctor | 1998 |
University of Illinois | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 1995 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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Kaunoa Webinar | What is involved in probating an estate—and how to avoid it | 2022 |
Kaunoa Webinar | What is involved in probating an estate—and how to avoid it | 2021 |
Kaunoa Webinar | Medicaid and the Cost of Long Term Care | 2021 |
Succession Planning Resource Fair | The Top Ten Farm Succession Mistakes and How to Avoid Them | 2017 |
Kaunoa Senior Center | What Every Trustee Must Know | 2016 |
Hale Makua Health Services | What Nursing Home Employees Need to Know About Elder Law | 2016 |
Kaunoa Senior Center | Long Term Care | 2015 |
Kaunoa Senior Center | Digital Assets in Estate Planning | 2015 |
Trusts and Estates Boot Camp for CPAs, Financial Advisors, and Insurance Agents | Trusts and Estates Boot Camp for Advisors | 2014 |
Maui County Family Law Bench Bar | Estate Planning Essentials for Divorce Attorneys | 2014 |
University of Hawaii, Maui, Outreach College | Estate Planning | 2013 |
Trusts and Estates Boot Camp for CPAs, Financial Advisors, and Insurance Agents | Trusts and Estates Boot Camp for Advisors | 2013 |
Rotary Club of Maui | Ten Estate Planning Mistakes | 2013 |
Morgan Stanley Client Luncheon | Veteran's Benefits | 2013 |
University of Hawaii, Maui, Outreach College | Estate Planning | 2012 |
Rotary Club of Kahului | Ten Estate Planning Mistakes | 2012 |
The Maui Breakfast Club, KNUI AM 900 | Nine Steps to Name Guardians for Your Keiki | 2011 |
Realtors Association of Maui | Protecting Your Real Property | 2011 |
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Ellen Victor, Estate planning 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
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
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, Estate planning Attorney on Jan 12, 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, Estate planning Attorney on Jan 12, 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, Estate planning Attorney on Oct 31, 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.