Sara is an associate in the trust and estate litigation and family law teams.
Sara's practice uniquely spans the Family Law and Trusts & Estates teams, offering clients a rare and valuable combination of experience across both disciplines. She represents individuals in complex and high-stakes family law matters, including spousal and child support, custody disputes, domestic violence proceedings, and cases involving intricate financial issues. Sara also advises clients on the negotiation and drafting of family planning agreements, including premarital, postmarital, cohabitation, and settlement agreements.In addition to her family law work, Sara has significant experience in trust and estate litigation, administration, and conservatorship and guardianship proceedings. Her ability to navigate the nuanced intersection of family law and trusts and estates allows her to provide strategic advice in matters where these areas overlap—such as disputes involving inherited assets, transmutation issues, fiduciary duties within families, and the characterization of trust interests in marital dissolutions.
Sara’s cross-disciplinary approach is particularly valuable to high-net-worth and high-profile clients facing multifaceted personal and financial challenges. She is known for her thoughtful, pragmatic advocacy and her ability to craft tailored solutions that protect her clients’ interests while minimizing conflict and preserving family relationships where possible. Sara has been recognized by Super Lawyers as a Rising Star from 2023 to 2026.
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Moving clients towards resolution and emotional healing
My aim is to provide clients with the most effective solution to their conflicts. I comprehend the intricacies involved in navigating familial disputes and I assist clients in understanding the legal aspects of their case while being mindful of the emotional components frequently present in interpersonal conflicts. My objective is not only to resolve legal matters but also to aid my clients in achieving emotional healing and relief.
Talks
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'Annual Updates in Probate, Estate Planning, and Trust Laws,' Long Beach Bar Association - March 11, 2026, presenter
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'Avoiding the Pitfalls of Premarital Agreements and Estate Planning: A Presentation of Hypotheticals and How to Deal with Them,' Beverly Hills Bar Association - June 27, 2024, speaker
External publications
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'Children Supporting Themselves? How Sparring Parties in Support Disputes Seek to Use the Family Code to Bypass Trust Protections for Beneficiaries,' Family Law News Issue 3, 2020, Volume 42, No. 3 - September 16, 2020, co-author
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International Trust and Divorce Litigation Third edition: Indispensable practical guide for offshore lawyers, trust companies, private bankers and matrimonial lawyers - October 28, 2019, contributor
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‘Valuating a Celebrity's Right of Publicity for Estate Tax Purposes,' Harvard Law School Journal of Sports & Entertainment Law - January 2017, author
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'Learning to be a Peacemaking Lawyer,' Family Court Review - October 2015, author
Admissions
California, 2016
Education
UCLA School of Law, JD
University of California, Los Angeles, BA in Economics, Minor in Global Studies
Languages
- English
Memberships
Beverly Hills Bar Association
Key dates
- Year joined: 2019