Christina P. Tanti
Top rated Estate & Trust Litigation attorney in Danville, California
Temmerman, Cilley, Kohlmann & Norcia, LLP
Practice areas: Estate & Trust Litigation
Licensed in California since: 2020
Education: John F Kennedy University- College of Law
Selected to Rising Stars: 2022 - 2026 Call today:
408-780-1912
Temmerman, Cilley, Kohlmann & Norcia, LLP
40 Oak CtDanville, CA 94526 Visit website
Christina P. Tanti is a partner at Temmerman, Cilley, Kohlmann & Norcia, LLP, whose practice focuses on complex trust, estate, and conservatorship litigation and appeals. She represents clients throughout California in high conflict fiduciary disputes and is widely trusted to handle matters involving substantial assets and aggressively litigated proceedings. Christina prides herself on providing clear, trustworthy legal guidance to individuals and families navigating sensitive and often contentious disputes.
Christina has extensive experience litigating trust, estate, and conservatorship matters involving breach of fiduciary duty, financial elder abuse, undue influence, fraud, conversion, quiet title, spousal property rights, trust interpretation and funding, and disputes concerning the validity of trusts, trust amendments, wills, and durable powers of attorney. Her practice includes litigation concerning the removal and appointment of trustees, executors, personal representatives, and conservators, as well as contested accountings, surcharge claims, and fiduciary administration disputes. Christina brings a disciplined, trial focused approach to complex trust and estate disputes, consistently securing strong results for her clients.
Christina earned her Juris Doctor with Honors from John F. Kennedy University College of Law, where she graduated as valedictorian. During law school, she volunteered at a legal clinic assisting low income seniors with estate planning matters. Prior to law school, Christina worked in property management in Danville, California, experience that informs her practical approach to real property and trust related disputes.
Christina has been selected by Super Lawyers as a Rising Star in trust and estate litigation since 2022, an honor awarded to a small percentage of attorneys in Northern California. Christina has authored publications relevant to trust and estate litigation and is actively involved in professional organizations focused on trusts and estates. She is also a certified mediator.
Practice areas
Estate & Trust Litigation- 100% Estate & Trust Litigation
First Admitted: 2020, California
Professional Webpage: https://www.tcklawfirm.com/attorney/tanti-christina-p/
Bar / Professional Activity
- California, 2009
- Silicon Valley Bar Association, Member, Present
- Santa Clara County Bar Association, Member, Present
- California Lawyers Association, Trusts and Estates Section, Member, Present
- East Bay Trusts and Estates Lawyers, Member, Present
- Contra Costa County Bar Association, Estate Planning & Probate Section, Member, Present
- State Bar of California, Estate Planning, Trust, and Probate Section, Member, Present
Educational Background
- Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising, San Francisco, California, B.S., Bachelor of Science in Business Management with President’s Honor Roll, 2016
- Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising, San Francisco, California, Associate of Arts in Visual Communications with President’s Honor Roll, 2014
Scholarly Lectures / Writings
- Author of “Revenue Ruling 2023-2 Confirms That Assets in an Intentionally Defective Grantor Trust Do Not Receive a Stepp-Up in Basis”, Published in the Elder Law Report by Wolters Kluwer, Vol. XXXV, Issue No. 3, December 2023
- Author of “A Minor’s Compromise: How a Minor Trust Beneficiary’s Rights Can Be Forever Impacted When a Guardian ad Litem Settles Litigation on the Minor’s Behalf,” published in the Elder Law Report by Wolters Kluwer, Vol. XXXIV, Issue No. 7, February 2023
- Author of “Priscilla Presley’s Petition to Invalidate an Amendment to Lisa Marie Presley’s Trust,” published in the Elder Law Report by Wolters Kluwer, Vol. XXXIV, Issue No. 9, April 2023
- Author of “Double Damages for Undue Influence: Is a Finding of Bad Faith Required?”, Published in the Elder Law Report by Wolters Kluwer, Vol. XXXV, Issue No. 1, July 2023
Honors
- 2019 Academic Excellence Award, John F. Kennedy University School of Law
- Super Lawyers Rising Stars, 2022 - 2023
- Witkin Award for Academic Excellence, Criminal Procedure, John F. Kennedy University School of Law
- Public Interest Award for volunteer legal services provided to the community, John F. Kennedy University School of Law
- Dean’s List, John F. Kennedy University School of Law
Selections
- Rising Stars: 2022 - 2026
