Had the pleasure of speaking with Ken on the phone. Very knowledgeable and nice. Took the time to speak with me about an issue my wife and I are having with a tenant. Ken is one of the good ones.

I found Ken to be very knowledgeable, professional, and extremely patient answering my questions. I was not that familiar with legal issues regarding estate planning, so we corresponded thru emails asking for clarification going back and forth for several months until I was comfortable with our estate plan. In our Estate Plan, Ken provides an overview section where he gives advice on how to minimize estate taxes. He also provides a summary for each section of the Living Trust that explains what each contains and it’s purpose. Our Estate Plan includes our wills, POA, funding instructions, and health directives all contained in a nicely organized binder. In the end, we worked out what steps needed to be performed after I pass away, and when my wife passes away. You will be surprised how much is involved to settle an estate to minimize estate taxes, income taxes, asset transfers, step-up in tax basis, avoiding property reassesment, etc. There are a lot of issues involved as we age including health issues and incapacity. Ken covers all that in our Estate Plan documents. Regarding our Living Trust, it provides flexibility after my passing for my wife to either transfer our assets to an irrevocable trust (which would provide legal protection, but requires more maintainence) or transfer them to a simple probate-avoidance trust. This gives us time to discuss how we want to distribute our assets, rather than cast everything in concrete now. I feel very good about our Estate Plan and knowing my family is protected from undue influences after I pass away. So if you are looking for a solid estate plan, I would highly recommend Ken Ziskin. It is a pleasure working with both Ken and Hinda.

As soon as I finished reading Kenneth Ziskin's article in the Oct. issue of AOA Magazine, I decided to give him a call. GREAT decision! My husband and I own a 6 unit apt. building and are the typical mom & pop landlords. We worked very hard all of our lives hoping to leave our two children with the property. Naturally, with the passage of Prop 19, we were extremely worried about how this would affect our children's inheritance upon our deaths. If you have these concerns, please don't hesitate to give Ken a call. He is extremely knowledgeable about his profession, and knows what he is talking about. He can give you great advice! He made me feel as if I had known him for years. Thanks again Kenneth Ziskin, -Isabel B

I have read some of Ken’s articles in Apartment Owners’ Association magazine and decided to call him. I own a house that I would like to sell to my granddaughter and achieve as much tax savings as possible. I left that brief message on Ken’s answering machine not really expecting to hear back. Shortly afterward, I received a call from Ken during which we discussed my goals. Ken outlined to me a path we could pursue which I hadn’t previously considered. The next day I had a second phone conversation with Ken expressing some of my concerns. He felt sure we could dispel my concerns and achieve my goal . If I decide to go forward we will draw up a proposal and proceed. During my conversations with Ken, he was always interested in my needs, achieving my goal and maintaining my comfort level. Should I decide to go forward, I know that Ken will be a pleasure to work with and his extensive knowledge of real estate law, will lead me on the best possible path.

I had a phone consultation with Mr. Ziskin the other day and I was totally surprised at how involved and in depth his interest and response was with my concern. His explanations were easy to understand and seemingly thorough, very gentlemanly and easy to work with.

I contacted Attorney Ziskin to discuss my mother’s trust and estate. Attorney Ziskin put me at ease at once. He was professional, thorough, warm, and genuinely interested in making sure my needs were met. He helped me navigate through all my questions until I had a clear understanding of my next steps. I sincerely appreciate the assistance Attorney Ziskin provided and would absolutely recommend him. /LL

What a good human being! So patient, understanding, and kind. Took great compassion towards my family situation and made me feel much more relaxed. We feel that we truly found the right lawyer.

Ken returned my call same day, provided knowledgeable information and took the time to explain. He was friendly and helpful and offered usable suggestions. Really appreciate. thank you!

Attorney Ziskin is a shining star in the elder care law community. I found him to be very knowledgeable and compassionate about my particular circumstance. He is an extremely good listener and has a wealth of experience and expertise in navigating and understanding all the complexities that come with difficult and unique issues that can arise while trying to protect elderly loved ones. I highly recommend Ken.

Attorney Ziskin was extremely helpful. He was efficient with my time and addressed the property tax assessment concerns in a timely manner, communicating with the assessors office about my issue and obtaining confirmation that vital forms where received and set for review. Kenneth was sensitive to my need to economize and was generous by charging fairly and being considerate and professional, clarifying my options to seek alternative cost saving services pending the complexity of the case.