Kochman & Ziska PLC
Probate | Serving West Palm Beach, FL
Contact Kochman & Ziska PLC in West Palm Beach, Florida for experienced legal assistance in Probate.
Dedication. Experience. Commitment
Kochman & Ziska PLC represents high net worth clients in the planning and administration of their wills, trusts and estates and in residential real estate purchases, sales and zoning matters. The Firm also handles pre-nuptial agreements, establishing charitable organizations, and change of domicile issues, including related income tax audits.
Mr. Kochman was admitted to practice in New York in 1977 and in Florida in 1979. His experience includes working in large New York City law firms, managing an estate planning and administration department of a major New York City financial institution and managing the Florida offices of two national law firms. Mr. Kochman concentrates his practice on assisting individuals and their families in structuring their estate plans and administering their estates. He has also represented both purchasers and sellers of some of the most prestigious homes in Palm Beach. Mr. Kochman advises many law firms in New York City and the surrounding metropolitan area on Florida issues.
Contact us today if you need legal assistance with any of the following:
- Wills, Trusts and Estates
- Residential Real Estate
- Land Use and Zoning Matters
Call 561-815-8952 today to arrange your initial consultation.
Attorney Ronald S. Kochman
Education
- Hamilton College, A.B., 1973, Phi Beta Kappa
- Cornell University, J.D., cum laude, 1976
Admission to the Bar
- Florida, 1979
- New York, 1977
Professional Associations and Memberships
- The Florida Bar
- Co-Chairman, Liaison with Corporate Fiduciaries Committee, 1994-97
- Member, Trust Law Committee, 1993-
- New York State Bar Association
- Chairman, Ad Hoc Committee on Multi-State Law, 1994-1998
- Chairman, Estate Planning Committee, 1986-88
- The Association of the Bar of the City of New York
- Member, Committee on Trusts, Estates and Surrogates’ Courts, 1985-87
Attorney Maura A. Ziska
Education
- University of Florida, B.S. (Business Administration), 1991
- St. Thomas University School of Law, J.D., 1996
Admission to the Bar
- Florida, 1996
Professional Associations and Memberships
- The Florida Bar
- Palm Beach County Bar Association
- Palm Beach Day Academy Board of Trustees
- Palm Beach Zoo and Conservation Society Board of Directors
- Center for Creative Education Board of Directors
- Guardian Ad Litem Program Child Advocate
- Preservation Foundation member
- Palm Beach Civic Association member
Since 1997, the "Lead Counsel Verified" status has been granted to attorneys who possess:
- The Right Professional Experience
- A Spotless Record
The following attorneys at this firm are Lead Counsel Verified:
Ronald S. Kochman
This attorney is Lead Counsel Verified in the following practice areas:
| Practice Area | Year |
|---|---|
| Estate Planning | Since 2021 |
| Probate | Since 2021 |
| Real Estate | Since 2021 |