Hawaii Revised Statutes Division 3. Property; Family § 560:3-308

(1) The application for informal appointment of a personal representative is complete;

(2) The applicant has made an oath or affirmation that the statements contained in the application are true to the best of the applicant's knowledge and belief;

(3) The applicant appears from the application to be an interested person as defined in section 560:1-201;

(4) On the basis of the statements in the application, venue is proper;

(5) Any will to which the requested appointment relates has been formally or informally probated; but this requirement does not apply to the appointment of a special administrator;

(6) Any notice required by section 560:3-204 has been given; and

(7) From the statements in the application, the person whose appointment is sought has priority entitling the person to the appointment.