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Attorney Joel Weissler's goal in founding the Weissler Law Group was, and remains, to touch client's lives by providing the highest level of legal representation in areas which make a difference for clients and their families. He was drawn to estate planning, asset protection and elder law by witnessing how vulnerable families are when things go wrong.
Within his own extended family he has seen devastation wrought by poorly drafted wills and trusts; the conflict that can challenge families when medical decisions haven't been made in advance and must be made; the expense of in home and residential long term care and the progressive feeling of loss which too easily sets in as a loved one and all their unshared memories disappear within Alzheimer's.
Attorney Weissler was drawn to asset protection for families after witnessing too many hard working business owners left broke and devastated, crippled and unable to continue on or make a new start. Joel knows how important it is to protect a business owner's core assets and ability to restart so that their family isn't left paralyzed and devastated.
A father of three, Joel is dedicated to protecting families from the unexpected and from life cycle events. He feels that no one should be forced to lose a lifetime of work to events beyond their control, economic conditions or the expenses of aging.
Attorney Joel Weissler has practiced for over 25 years and is a California State Bar Board of Legal Specialization Certified Tax Law Specialist. After earning his three year law degree in only two years and being admitted to the California Bar, Attorney Weissler earned an LLM in Taxation, Cum Laude from the University of San Diego. In addition to being admitted to practice in all California Courts, he is also admitted to practice before the U.S. Tax Court, U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California and the Federal Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals.
Joel served as a contributing author to the University of California CEB Press Guide to Business Succession Planning. Writing two Chapters focusing on the use of select estate planning tools to reduce tax in the sale or gifting of a business to family members, key employees or outsiders. He later contributed to CEB's multi-volume Estate Planning set. Attorney Weissler's full length book The California Guide to Growing Old Without Going Broke was widely released in print and e-book format and attained Amazon Best Seller Status.
Attorney Weissler is a member of the National Association of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA). and is a member of the board of directors of the San Diego Council on Aging. In addition, he is a member of Wealth Counsel, and a charter member of Elder Counsel.
Attorney Joel Weissler is available for consultation, speaking engagements and interviews through this website.
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Practice Areas
4
Practice Areas
Elder Law
37%
37 years
Estate Planning
37%
37 years
Tax
16%
37 years
Probate
10%
37 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
Awards
2012
Licenses
Licensed in California for 36 years
State: California
Acquired: 1989
No misconduct found
Location
Weissler Law Group
1011 Camino Del Rio S, Suite 420, San Diego, CA, 92108
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Posted by Dallas Atkins, Attorney at Law | May 02, 2012 | Estate Planning
Great to work with
I am an experienced elder law attorney, and my practice focuses on Medi-Cal for nursing homes and VA non-service connected pensions, but the interpretations of the rules vary county by county. I contacted Joel as a trusted peer to review a VA asset protection trust I had drafted for a San Diego clie...
Joel Steven Weissler's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer. Joel is extremely knowledgeable and intelligent when it comes to Elder Law Matters. I have worked with and consulted with him on many matters. When it comes to Elder Law he actually wrote the book!"
"I endorse this lawyer."
"This attorney works very hard for the clients and keeps up with the law by attending legal seminars to assist them in this regard. I endorse this attorney."
"Joel is an excellent attorney whom I have referred cases to and have worked with. His professionalism is excellent, his knowledge beyond peer and his skills incredible. I have no hesitation in his abilities or referring clients to him."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. The clients I have referred to Joel have been very pleased. I highly recommend him to others."
"I endorse this lawyer. I am an experienced elder law attorney in Santa Barbara County. My practice focuses on Medi-Cal for nursing homes and VA non-service connected pensions, but the interpretation of the Medi-Cal rules vary county by county. I contacted Joel as a trusted peer to review my VA asset protection trust that I had drafted for my client who was moving to San Diego. I asked Joel to point out any improvements or changes that could be made for the purpose of San Diego County's treatment of the trust from a Medi-Cal perspective. Joel was thorough, professional, detailed, in depth, prompt, knowledgeable, and clear in his assessment of the trust. His comments and assistance were very valuable to me, and I would highly recommend Joel's character, professionalism, and expertise to other attorneys and to clients. Joel also has the quality of personal warmth and ease, which make him a pleasure to work with."
"I endorse this lawyer. Joel Weissler is extraordinary among lawyers. He is not only extremely bright, but he has sufficient knowledge among so many different areas of law that he is able to recognize connections and facts that might otherwise evade the analysis of other lawyers. Plus, he is personable and cheerful. I trust him and can wholeheartedly and without reservation recommend him."
"Joel is dedicated to provide the best client care in the area of estate planning. He's very experienced and clearly is the leading attorney in the area of probate, advanced estate planning, and elder law. He takes time to understand the client's priorities and provides options and opinions that crafted to best suit client's needs. I am delighted working with Joel and highly respect his work ethics."
"I endorse Attorney Joel Weissler. He cares about his clients and takes the time to explain to them their options. I have been repeatedly delighted by his ability to successfully work with emotional and overstressed client families and to qualify Elderly clients for either in-home, or residential care Medi-Cal benefits. Attorney Weissler's technical competence in both Elder law and Estate Planning place him amongst the best and brightest in Southern California."
"Joel Weisslar is clearly one of the leading San Diego experts in advanced estate planning, elder law, medical planning and tax law. Fromw m what I have seen his clients recieve the highest quality work and often are provided excellent options which other attorneys do not know exist. He is very thoughtful and responsive to his clients needs. He is a good listener."
Experience
Honors
2024
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2012
Five Star Wealth Manager - Estate Planning, San Diego Magazine
2011
Five Star Wealth Manager, San Diego Magazine
2010
Top Attorney in Estate Planning, San Diego Daily Transcript
2009
Five Star Best in Client Satisfaction Wealth Manager, San Diego Magazine
2009
Accredited, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
2008
Five Star Best in Client Satisfaction Wealth Manager, San Diego Magazine
1997
Certified Specialist in Taxation Law, California Bar Board of Legal Specialization
1995
LLM in Taxation Cum Laude (with Honors), University of San Diego
1989
American Jurisprudence Award - Mexican Law, Matthew Bender
Associations
2023 - Present
San Diego County Council on AgingVice President
2019 - Present
San Diego Counsel on AgingBoard Member, Officer
2008 - Present
ElderCounselCharter Member
2007 - Present
Advisors ForumCharter Member
2000 - Present
WealthCounsel
1989 - Present
State Bar of CaliforniaMember
National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys
Member
2016 - 2017
National Academy of Elder Law AttorneysPresident
Education
1995
University of San Diego School of Law
LL.M - Master of Laws
1989
California Western School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1987
Metropolitan State University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2024
East County Senior Care Professionals Monthly Education Forum
Supportive Decision Making
2023
SDCCOA Annual Resource Fair
You Don't Need to be Broke to Qualify for Benefits
2014
Medi-Cal Planning Bootcamp for Attorneys
Medi-Cal Planning
2012
Community Education Series - Basics for Boomers
Wealth Preservation
2011
Understanding Special Needs Trusts for Certified Public Accountants
Understanding Special Needs Trusts
2011
Friday Forum
How To Grow Old Without Going Broke
2011
Foothills Bar Association Continuing Education For Attorneys
Domestic Asset Protection Trusts
2011
Estate Planning Section Meeting
Asset Protection with the use of Domestic Asset Protection Trusts
2010
Legal Strategies for Caregivers
Spousal Impovershment and Medi-Cal Planning
Publications
2022
California Continuing Education of the Bar (CEB)
CA Estate Planning (Contributing Author and Chapter Editor)
2019
California Continuing Education of the Bar (CEB)
CA Estate Planning (Contributing Author)
2017
E-Book and Paperback - Croydon Publishing - Available on Amazon and through booksellers including Barnes and Nobel
The California Guide to Growing Old Without Going Broke
2010
Business Succession Planning -- Published by CEB (A publication of the Regents of the University of California)
Using Trusts in Business Succession
2010
Business Succession Planning -- Published by CEB (A publication of the Regents of the University of California)
Self Cancelling Installment Notes
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
Top Contributor
Joel earned significant contribution points in 2012.
Legal Answers
Q&A
My mother passed away it’s about to be 30 days my sister is the executor what can we do so she can release the will?
16 Jan 2025
Q&A
If my elderly mom has a house but needs long term care is she eligible for me to put her on my medi- cal?
17 Jan 2025
Q&A
What steps should I do? I want to terminate the revocable trust that was set up with my ex-spouse during our marriage.
15 Sep 2024
Legal Guides
Legal Guide
Long Term Care in California - How to protect your nest egg and get the Government to pay
04 Nov 2014
Legal Guide
CA Special Needs Trust Planning - Pooled Trusts for Simple Low Cost Administration
04 Jan 2012
Legal Guide
CA Special Needs Trust Planning - Trusts Established by Family Members to Help
04 Jan 2012