leleiohoku had received thirty-six "ʻāina" (land parcels), mainly on the island of hawaiʻi and maui from king kamehameha iii. thus after leleiohoku's death, kīnaʻu became the heir to all his father's property, including huliheʻe palace in kailua-kona. his ample inheritance made him one of the wealthiest people in the kingdom.