About Creditor's Claim
Allows a creditor to file a formal claim against a deceased person's estate for debts owed.
When you'd use it: When a creditor has an outstanding claim against an estate and needs to file it with the probate court to participate in the distribution of estate assets.
Where to get the official form
The official version of Creditor's Claim is published as a PDF by the Hawaii courts. We checked this link and it resolved to a form on an official court or government website — always download the current version directly from the source rather than a third-party copy:
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Source: courts.state.hi.us
Link last checked: May 31, 2026
How to file Creditor's Claim in Hawaii
- Step 1 — Confirm you have the correct formUse Creditor's Claim (3C-E-023) when when a creditor has an outstanding claim against an estate and needs to file it with the probate court to participate in the distribution of estate assets. Double-check it's the right form for your situation — Hawaii probate forms are revised periodically, so verify the name and number against your court's current form list before you start.
- Step 2 — Complete every required fieldFill out Creditor's Claim carefully and review it for errors before filing. Probate cases can already take months — a small mistake on the form can set your timeline back further.
- Step 3 — Get it notarized or witnessed if requiredSome probate forms must be signed in front of a notary or witnesses. Check the instructions on the form itself, and arrange notarization before you file if it's required.
- Step 4 — File it with the correct courtSubmit Creditor's Claim to the probate court or county clerk handling the estate — usually in the Hawaii county where the deceased lived. Ask the clerk how they prefer to receive filings (in person, by mail, or e-filing).