Conveyancing: How does an owner transfer the title to a property? What are the major types of conveyance or transfer documents? What is the difference between a quitclaim deed and a warranty deed? What are the recording charges and State of Hawaii conveyance taxes charged in connection with recording and transfer? Are there withholding taxes in connection with the transfer of real property? What information should I provide you in order for you to prepare a conveyance document? Encroachment Agreements and Party Wall Agreements: Condominium Projects: Arbitration and Expert Witness: Billing and Other Matters:

There may be a withholding tax if the seller of real estate realizes a taxable gain and is a non-U.S. taxpayer or a non-Hawaii resident. Non-U.S. taxpayers are required according to FRPTA (I.R.C.§897(a)) to withhold 9% of the amount realized on the sale. Non-Hawaii taxpayers are required according to HARPTA ( §235 - 68 H.R.S.) to withhold 5% of the amount realized on the sale. The withholding requirements contain important exceptions and conditions.