June 18, 2025 / Publications
Gigi Kisela Pens Article on Disputes in Estate Distributions for the Daily Journal
Gigi Kisela’s article “When Fair Shares Feel Unfair in Estate Disputes,” which she authored alongside Eric. R. Yamamoto, was recently published by the Los Angeles & San Francisco Daily Journal. The article outlines several potential contentious scenarios that trust and estate attorneys should anticipate as they guide clients’ through the death of a loved one, including unequal distributions, conflicting testamentary documents, and issues with the transfer of investment properties.
“Grief and fairness are subjective, so it is imperative that you take the time to understand what lies beneath the emotions, identify your client’s ultimate goal, and counsel them appropriately,” Gigi advises in the article. “Disputes within families can bring unsavory facts to light, and it is in the client and their attorney’s best interest to bring them to the fore and strategize up front.”
Read the full article or download the PDF below.