Thomas E. Rossmeissl

Practice areas

Estate Planning & Probate, Estate & Trust Litigation

Focus areas

Estate Planning, Living Wills, Power of Attorney, Probate & Estate Administration, Trusts, Will Contests, Wills

Many individuals may find it uncomfortable to contemplate how their assets will be divided and their affairs managed after they pass away. As the proprietor of the Law Office of Thomas E. Rossmeissl, Mr. Rossmeissl comprehends the significance of estate planning. He provides dedicated legal counsel and representation to individuals in San Jose and Los Gatos, California, as well as throughout Santa Clara County.

With over three decades of experience, Mr. Rossmeissl concentrates his professional endeavors on estate planning and trust law. He manages situations encompassing estate administration and legal disputes, trust administration and legal conflicts, powers of attorney, and nominations of guardians. He supports clients in crafting wills, creating revocable living trusts, and designating trusted relatives, friends, or professional fiduciaries to make crucial decisions on their behalf in case they become incapacitated. Mr. Rossmeissl’s primary objective is to assist his clients in achieving peace of mind, knowing that they’ve streamlined the estate administration process for their loved ones.

Mr. Rossmeissl is recognized as a Certified Specialist in Estate Planning, Trust, and Probate Law by the State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization. He achieved summa cum laude honors from the University of California, Davis, earning a Bachelor of Arts in psychology in 1984. He further obtained a Juris Doctor from Georgetown Law in 1990, graduating magna cum laude. Drawing from his experience in various law firms and his role as a regional trust manager at a prominent bank after law school, Mr. Rossmeissl has constructed his career by aiding individuals with substantial assets in intricate estate and business legal matters. Proficient in conflict resolution and business litigation, he holds an “Superb” rating on Avvo and has secured the highest possible rating of AV Preeminent* from Martindale-Hubbell.

Actively engaged within the legal community, Mr. Rossmeissl holds membership in several professional associations, including the Santa Clara County Estate Planning Council, the Santa Clara County Bar Association, and The State Bar of California. Additionally, he serves on the board of trustees for the Silicon Valley Bar Association.

*AV®, BV®, AV Preeminent®, and BV Distinguished® are registered certification marks of Reed Elsevier Properties Inc., utilized in line with the Martindale-Hubbell certification procedures, standards, and policies. Martindale-Hubbell oversees a peer-review rating process, with ratings reflecting the anonymous assessments of fellow legal professionals and members of the judiciary. Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review Ratings are categorized into legal ability and general practice standards.