Joy M. Miyasaki

Litigation - Trusts and Estates

5.0 (1 reviews)

Honolulu, Hawaii

48+ years experience

Carlsmith Ball LLP

Updated: Dec 29, 2025

Contact Information

808 523 2575

https://www.carlsmith.com/pages/joy-m-miyasaki

1001 Bishop Street, Suite 2100, Honolulu, HI 96813

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Bio

Joy Miyasaki is a Partner in the firm’s Honolulu office, and a member of the Tax, Estate Plan and Trust Administration practice group, concentrating in tax and estate planning, wealth preservation and asset protection, charitable planning and tax-exempt organizations, trust and estate administration, and trust and estate disputes and litigation.Joy received an A.B. and J.D. from Georgetown University. Her prior experience includes being a trial attorney with the IRS Office of Chief Counsel and a partner with a private law firm in Connecticut and New York (nka Withers Bergman). A leading tax and estate planning attorney, Joy’s distinctions include being a Fellow of the American College of Trust and Estate Counsel (ACTEC), AV-rated by Martindale Hubbell, listed in Chambers & Partners (Private Wealth Law), and recognized in Best Lawyers, including named as “Lawyer of the Year” in three of the last four years. Joy is also actively involved in numerous civic and community organizations. Joy is also actively involved in numerous civic and community organizations.

Local Legal Snapshot

Jurisdiction

Hawaii

State Capital

Honolulu

Highest Court

Hawaii Supreme Court

Bar Association

Hawaii State Bar Association

Typical Consultation

$150-$300

Typical Hourly Range

$225-$425/hr

Fee Model Notes

Estate planning often uses flat-fee packages, while probate disputes tend to be hourly.

Estimates vary by market, complexity, urgency, and attorney experience.

Practice Areas

Litigation - Trusts and Estates

Awards & Recognition

Lawyer of the Year: Litigation and Controversy - Tax, Honolulu (2024)
Lawyer of the Year: Trusts and Estates, Honolulu (2018)
Lawyer of the Year: Tax Law, Honolulu (2017)
Lawyer of the Year: Litigation and Controversy - Tax, Honolulu (2015)
Lawyer of the Year: Trusts and Estates, Honolulu (2012)
Recognized: Litigation - Trusts and Estates
Recognized: Litigation and Controversy - Tax
Recognized: Nonprofit / Charities Law
Recognized: Tax Law
Recognized: Trusts and Estates

Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2008

Education

Georgetown University, graduated 1977
Georgetown University, graduated 1981

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Reviews

Ashley Ramirez

3 months ago

Exceptional Advice and Guidance in Estate Planning

I have had the pleasure of working with Joy M. Miyasaki for the past year, and I cannot express enough my appreciation for her exceptional service and expertise. As a partner at Carlsmith Ball LLP, her extensive experience in tax and estate planning, wealth preservation, and trust administration truly shone through during our consultations. She expertly guided me through the complexities of estate planning, ensuring that my wishes were clearly documented and that my family's future was secure. Her recognition as Lawyer of the Year in Trusts and Estates, Tax Law, and Litigation and Controversy - Tax, is a testament to her unparalleled knowledge and skill. I highly recommend Joy M. Miyasaki for anyone in need of legal counsel in these areas. Her professionalism, dedication, and personal touch made the entire process seamless and stress-free.