Richard M. Sakoda

Richard M. Sakoda

5.0
Rating: 6.5

Licensed for 42 years

Estate planning Lawyer at Honolulu, HI
Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Business, Probate ... +8 more

945 Makaiwa St, Honolulu, HI

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Licensed in Hawaii for 42 years

State: Hawaii

Acquired: 1983

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Law Off. of Richard M. Sakoda

945 Makaiwa St, Honolulu, HI, 96816-5401

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Richard M. Sakoda's Reviews

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6 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 2 of 2 reviews | General Knowledge

Posted by Roy | January 05, 2015 | Wills & Living Wills

Legalized Will

Mr. Richard Sakoda is a very hardworking individual that has one goal in mine, and that goal is keeping his clients satisfied going above and beyond the scope of work requirements to ensure all areas of your problems are satisfied. He is knowledgeable of the work he does, trustworthy, excellent commu...nicator who keeps you informed at all times. He discusses all relevant factors about your case, gives you alternatives, and provides advice in making the best decision to your case. In our family experience, we have gone through three -(3) Lawyers, but we were not satisfied with their work we requested. We needed a legalized Will written to assure others won't have the ability to take away assets and properties that the deceased will leave to the appointed person/caretaker. But each Laywer we went to and paid to write the Will, were not exactly how we explained to them and therefore the Will needed to be rewritten. Instead of having the same Lawyer to redo the Will, we seek another Lawyer. A friend recommended Mr. Richard Sakoda. We met with him, asked questions and he were straight-forward with his answers. We told him our situation and what we wanted done. He immediately commenced working on the issue that we wanted fixed of which previous Lawyers we went to did not do unless we paid additional fee. Mr. Sakoda accomplished the Will the way we exactly wanted it to be done and completed it in a timely manner. We are now releived that no one; especially other family members, will not be able to intrude and be disruptive in making every effort to take-away or be a part owner of properties and assets that the deceased leave behind to the appointed person. Mr. Sakoda is a good listener with unique combination of intuitive and analytical abilities. I highly recommend Mr. Sakoda to any person seeking assistance in writting a legalized Will as he is a professional and one of the best Lawyers that provides satisfaction guarantee to his clients.

Posted by Michael | December 28, 2014

My Trust and Will

Mr. Richard Sakoda has helped me during my ordeal with several legal issues. I'm very appreciative for his knowledgeable legal assistance during my ordeals. I am a disabled veteran that's also partially blind. Mr. Sakoda has not only shown me empathy as my legal representative, but also has beena... friend to me. Michael C

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Experience

Rating:  6.5 (Good)

Work Experience

1983 - Present

Sole Practioner, Law Office of Richard M Sakoda

Associations

1983 - Present

Lions International

District 50 and club officer

Sample of Legal Cases

Trust created but not funded

Beneficiary personal representative was appointed by the court in informal probate. The time and money being spent could have been avoided.

Family dispute even with the creation and funing of a trust

Settled with each beneficiary hiring their own attorney

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Education

1981

Golden Gate University School of Law

JD/MBA - Juris Doctorate and MBA

Speaking Engagements

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newspaper articles

China

Languages

Japanese

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