Christina P. Tanti Esq. - Danville, CA
Attorney at Temmerman, Cilley, Kohlmann & Norcia, LLP
Trust Estate and Conservatorship Litigation Lawyers in Danville, CA
40 Oak Court Danville, CA 94526
- 1 Super Lawyers®
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6
Years
Experience
Danville Trust Estate and Conservatorship Litigation Lawyer
Updated: 05/05/2026
Areas of Practice
- Trust Estate and Conservatorship Litigation
- Appeals
Attorney Information
Overview
Christina P. Tanti is a partner at Temmerman, Cilley, Kohlmann & Norcia, LLP. She is certified Specialist in estate planning, trust & probate law. Her 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.
Awards and Honors
Honors
- Super Lawyers Rising Stars, 2022 - Present
Other Sources of Feedback About Christina P. Tanti Esq.
Included on the 2026 Northern California Super Lawyers list
Past Lists
- 2025 Northern California Super Lawyers list
- 2024 Northern California Super Lawyers list
- 2023 Northern California Super Lawyers list
- 2022 Northern California Super Lawyers list
Education
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Legal Education
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John F. Kennedy University School of Law,
Pleasant Hill,
California, 2019
Juris Doctor
Honors: 2019 Academic Excellence Award
Honors: Dean’s List
Honors: Public Interest Award for volunteer legal services provided to the community
Honors: Witkin Award for Academic Excellence, Criminal Procedure
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John F. Kennedy University School of Law,
Pleasant Hill,
California, 2019
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Non Legal Education
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Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising,
San Francisco,
California, 2016
B.S., Bachelor of Science
Honors: President’s Honor Roll
Major: Business Management -
Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising,
San Francisco,
California, 2014
Associate of Arts
Honors: President’s Honor Roll
Major: Visual Communications
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Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising,
San Francisco,
California, 2016
Current Employment Position(s)
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Associate Attorney
Classes and Seminars
- Speaker, “The Ins and Outs of Guardianships,” Alameda County Bar Association, October 2024
Published Works
Articles
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Contributing Update Author, California Trust and Probate Litigation (CEB), Chapter 6A: Statutorily Disqualified Donees and Trustees, 2025 and 2026
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“Revenue Ruling 2023-2 Confirms That Assets in an Intentionally Defective Grantor Trust Do Not Receive a Step-Up in Basis,” Elder Law Report (Wolters Kluwer), December 2023
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“Double Damages for Undue Influence: Is a Finding of Bad Faith Required?” Elder Law Report (Wolters Kluwer), July 2023
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“Priscilla Presley’s Petition to Invalidate an Amendment to Lisa Marie Presley’s Trust,” Elder Law Report (Wolters Kluwer), April 2023
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“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,” Elder Law Report (Wolters Kluwer), February 2023
Bar Admissions
- California, 2009
Other Affiliations
- State Bar of California, Estate Planning, Trust, and Probate Section (Member, Present)
- Contra Costa County Bar Association, Estate Planning & Probate Section (Member, Present)
- East Bay Trusts and Estates Lawyers (Member, Present)
- California Lawyers Association, Trusts and Estates Section (Member, Present)
- Santa Clara County Bar Association (Member, Present)
- Silicon Valley Bar Association (Member, Present)
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