Karly Aoki

Karly Aoki is an estate planning lawyer and focuses on estate planning law, probate, trust administration, conservatorships, guardianships, business services, and real estate matters at the Law Office of K. Peterson Aoki, LLLC. She began her legal career in the trust department of a large multinational bank, where she built strong knowledge of trusts and asset management. She later worked with a global wealth and investment management team, helping clients with trusts, retirement accounts, real property, and investment management accounts through practical, informed, and careful legal and financial guidance.

Karly earned her J.D. from the University of Texas School of Law and her B.A., with honors, from the University of California, Berkeley. Her academic background supports her clear and practical approach to legal work. She combines legal training with strong knowledge of financial planning and trust administration. This foundation helps her explain complex issues in simple terms and guide clients through important decisions with confidence, care, and attention.

Karly has worked with a wide range of clients, including high-net-worth individuals, entrepreneurs, nonprofit organizations, and community groups. Her experience includes advising on estate and trust matters, business entity planning and formation, and transactional business law issues. She has also handled matters where estate and family law overlap, including divorce-related concerns. Her broad background enables her to develop practical legal strategies tailored to each client’s goals, needs, and long-term interests.

Karly Aoki has also helped people through service and public interest work. She has drafted pro se resources for self-represented litigants, supported policy efforts that expanded the rights of people with disabilities, and helped raise funds for public interest scholarships. Her professional affiliations and volunteer work reflect her commitment to service, community, and strong legal standards. Clients benefit from her thoughtful approach, strong technical knowledge, and dedication to helping them plan and protect.

Law Office Affiliations

• Principal Attorney, The Law Office of K. Peterson Aoki, LLLC
• Member, Hawaii State Bar Association, Probate, Real Property, Business Law Section
• Member, State Bar of California
• Member, Hawaii County Bar Association
• Member, Big Island Estate Planning Council

Licensed State

• Hawaii

• California

Education

• University of Texas School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of California
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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