Meg Ellen Obenauf

Meg Ellen Obenauf

also known as Meg

5.0
Rating: 7.7

Licensed for 27 years

Estate planning Lawyer at Wailuku, HI
Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Probate, Guardianship, Elder Law

1930 E Vineyard St, Wailuku, HI

About Meg

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Estate Planning 50%

This includes Trust, Will, and Power of Attorney plans.

50%
Guardianship 15%

This includes Guardianships and Conservatorships for adults and minors.

15%

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Licenses

Licensed in Hawaii for 27 years

State: Hawaii

Acquired: 1998

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Massachusetts for 25 years

State: Massachusetts

Acquired: 2000

Inactive

No misconduct found

Location

Obenauf Law Group

1930 E Vineyard St, Wailuku, HI, 96793

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Meg Ellen Obenauf's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

39 Client Reviews

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Posted by Kathy | January 07, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning

Professional and Personable Meg Obenauf Highly Recommended

My husband and I made the step to put our "upon death affairs" in order. I read many positive reviews about Obenauf Law Group who did an amazing job taking us through the process. Each team member was extremely polite and professional every time we connected. I bombarded them with questions and ne...ver once felt like I was being a "pest." They wanted me to understand it all and were always happy to help me do just that. (I paid a flat rate so all communications were included.) They have the timeline down. There are so many details and legalities involved that I have shared with others. Getting these affairs together is a very important part of life. I have and will continue to refer others to the Obenauf Law Group for making the task an easy one. Take the first step and call. You'll be happy you did!!

Posted by anonymous | July 30, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Trusts

Trust Attorney

Meg was very professional and completed our Trust in a timely manner. She is trustworthy, responsive, Knowledgeable and kept me informed during the process.

Posted by Tina | April 11, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning

Fantastic experience

My husband and I received an invitation in the mail from Obenauf Law Group, to attend a dinner/Estate Planning presentation. Having attended a similar event in the past, where the presenting attorney was late, and NO meal was provided, I was hesitant. Because I was in need of learning about setting u...p a Trust, I rsvp-ed and dragged my husband along. The presentation was phenomenal (as was the food!). Meg was witty, smart and down to earth. I kept the folder of information I received, as we were just not ready to spend the money and set up the Trust. About a year later, as our life situation enabled us to proceed, I met with Meg and hired her to set up our two (2) Trusts and Wills. It was a smooth, easy, process, and Meg interpreted the "legalese" for us that we did not understand, with simple word pictures and illustrations. There were no extra costs and we were allowed a 4 increment payment plan. I found Meg to be extremely trustworthy, responsive, and incredibly knowlefgeable. Having a special needs daughter, I am now so at peace, knowing that our small Estate is in order and safe. Her staff is kind and helpful, and I can call to ask questions at any time, even after everything has been set up. Just this week, her office delivered a wonderful "thank you" gift - an awesome custom lemon cake. What an amazing experience we had with Meg and her staff !!

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Meg Ellen Obenauf's Lawyer Endorsements

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Ellen Victor

Estate planning lawyer | Feb 02

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."

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Michael Witzke

Estate planning lawyer | Jan 13

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."

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Neel Shah

Estate planning lawyer | Jan 12

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."

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Nicole Newman

Estate planning lawyer | Jan 12

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."

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Anne Leete

Estate planning lawyer | Oct 31

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."

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Estate planning lawyer

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Ellen Victor

Elder law lawyer

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Experience

Rating:  7.7 (Very Good)

Honors

2018

Professional Advisor in Philanthropy Award, Hawaii Community Foundation

2012

Forty under 40, Pacific Business News

2011

Spirit Award, Rotary District 5000

1999

Irving R. Kaufman Public Service Fellowship, Harvard Law School

1998

Edith Fine Fellowship, Harvard Law School

1998

Irving R. Kaufman Public Service Fellowship, Harvard Law School

1995

Magna Cum Laude, Phi Beta Kappa, University of Illinois

Work Experience

2003 - Present

President, Obenauf Law Group

2001 - 2003

Supervising Attorney, Domestic Violence Clearinghouse & Legal Hotline

2001 - 2001

Staff Attorney, Domestic Violence Clearinghouse & Legal Hotline

1999 - 2001

Clinical Teaching Fellow, Northeastern University School of Law

1998 - 1999

Attorney, Legal Aid Society Of Hawaii

Associations

2015 - Present

National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys

Member

2014 - Present

Hale Makua Health Services

Director

2013 - Present

Haleakala Waldorf School

Director/Board Secretary

2011 - 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

2010 - Present

The Rotary Club of Kahului

Member/Community Service Chair

2010 - Present

Probate and Estate Planning Section, Hawaii State Bar Association

Member

2009 - Present

WealthCounsel

Member

1998 - Present

Hawaii State Bar Association

Member

1998 - Present

Maui County Bar Association

Member

Education

1998

Harvard Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

1995

University of Illinois

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2022

Kaunoa Webinar

What is involved in probating an estate—and how to avoid it

2021

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

2017

Succession Planning Resource Fair

The Top Ten Farm Succession Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

2016

Kaunoa Senior Center

What Every Trustee Must Know

2016

Hale Makua Health Services

What Nursing Home Employees Need to Know About Elder Law

2015

Kaunoa Senior Center

Long Term Care

2015

Kaunoa Senior Center

Digital Assets in Estate Planning

2014

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

2013

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

2012

University of Hawaii, Maui, Outreach College

Estate Planning

2012

Rotary Club of Kahului

Ten Estate Planning Mistakes

2011

The Maui Breakfast Club, KNUI AM 900

Nine Steps to Name Guardians for Your Keiki

2011

Realtors Association of Maui

Protecting Your Real Property

Publications

2013

2013

The Maui Mama Magazine The Affordable Care Act aka Obamacare

2012

The Maui Mama Magazine Save the Drama

1999

UCLA Women's Law Journal The Isolation Abyss: A Case Against Mandatory Prosection

Languages

English

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