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A look back at an exceptional week at the Hawaii Tax Institute.

🌺 Mahalo, Honolulu!

The 62nd Annual Hawaii Tax Institute Conference was an incredible week of connection, collaboration, and insight — and the KJM|LAW Partners team was honored to be part of it.

A special thank-you to everyone who attended our session, “The Purpose of Purpose Trusts” presented by Kevin J. Moore, LL.M. and Todd Hammond, CTFA, MBA, TEP, ATFA. The firm was grateful for the opportunity to contribute to such a thoughtful and engaged community of professionals.

The conference also provided valuable opportunities to reconnect with colleagues, build new relationships, and represent KJM|LAW Partners in sessions and the exhibitor space alongside Partners Debby Doitch and Andrew Nutbrown.

Events like HTI remind us of the importance of continued learning, collaboration, and innovation in the fields of tax, estate planning, and legacy.

Until next year!

#hti2025 #taxlaw #purposetrusts #estateplanning #legalleadership #hawaiitaxinstitute #kjmlawpartners | KJM|LAW Partners A look back at an exceptional week at the Hawaii Tax Institute. 🌺 Mahalo, Honolulu! The 62nd Annual Hawaii Tax Institute Conference was an incredible week of connection, collaboration, and insight — and the KJM|LAW Partners team was honored to be part of it. A special thank-you to everyone who ...

With less than two weeks to go, we are gearing up for the 62nd Annual Hawaii Tax Institute Conference — and we hope to see you there!

This premiere event brings together some of the brightest minds in tax law and estate planning, including our own Kevin J. Moore, LL.M., who will be co-presenting with Todd Hammond on “The Purpose of Purpose Trusts.”

Representing KJM|LAW Partners at the conference will be Kevin, along with Partners Debby Doitch and Andrew Nutbrown — we’re proud to have our team attending and supporting this standout event in beautiful Honolulu, Hawaii.

Curious about the history of HTI and how it became one of the leading global institutes in tax, estate planning, and wealth transfer? Take a look here:
🔗 https://hawaiitaxinstitutefoundation.configio.com/page/about---background-and-history

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