Wilbert Louis Ziegler - Covington, KY
Attorney at Ziegler & Schneider P.S.C.
Design of Wills Lawyers in Covington, KY
541 Buttermilk Pike Suite 500 P.O. Box 175710 Covington, KY 41017 - 5710
Covington Design of Wills Lawyer
Updated: 03/10/2026
Areas of Practice
- Design of Wills
- Powers of Attorney
- Trusts
- Special Needs Trusts
- Estate Planning
- Succession Planning
Attorney Information
Overview
Will Ziegler, founding partner of the firm and native of Northern Kentucky, is admitted to practice in Kentucky and Ohio, and holds degrees from Thomas More College (A.B.), University of Cincinnati College of Law (LL.B.) and the University of Michigan Law School (S.J.D.). During his career, Will taught for 13 years as an Adjunct Professor at the University of Cincinnati College of Law. He has for many years served as General Counsel of the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport and as General Counsel of The Bank of Kentucky, Inc. since its formation in 1991 and until its merger with BB&T in 2015. In addition, Will has served over the years as counsel to various municipal and governmental bodies and financial institutions.
Will devotes part of his time to the firm's Personal Practice Group. He focuses on counseling individuals and families in the design of Wills, Powers of Attorney, Trusts, including Special Needs Trusts, and other estate planning documents. Such practice also includes succession planning for family and closely held businesses as well as retirement planning for individuals, including charitable giving. Will has extensive experience in Trust Administration and settling estates in Probate Courts, serving as Attorney as well as Executor.
As a member of the firm's Business & Corporate Practice Group, Will guides small and medium sized businesses in their formation and operation, including corporations, LLCs, limited and general partnerships and sole proprietorships, and assists with regulatory matters, dispute resolution, business licensing, financing, reorganization and sales and mergers, as well as with the day to day legal issues facing small and medium sized business.
Will currently serves as a member of the Northern Kentucky Independent District Board of Health as a designee for the Kenton County Judge Executive, is a Trustee of Thomas More College, is a Trustee of the University of Cincinnati Foundation, Inc. and a member of the Board of Advisors of U.C. College of Law. He also serves as President of The R. C. Durr Foundation, Inc. He is a Life Fellow of the Kentucky Bar Foundation and in 2009 received the Northern Kentucky Bar Association Distinguished Lawyer Award.
A longtime resident of Kenton County, Kentucky, Will and his late wife, Helen have raised three sons. Will enjoys travel and spending time with their children and grandchildren.
Awards and Honors
Honors
- Northern Kentucky Bar Association Distinguished Lawyer Award, 2009
Education
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Legal Education
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University of Cincinnati College of Law,
Cincinnati,
Ohio, 1956
LL.B. -
The University of Michigan Law School,
Ann Arbor,
Michigan
S.J.D.
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University of Cincinnati College of Law,
Cincinnati,
Ohio, 1956
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Non Legal Education
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Thomas More College, 1953
A.B.
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Thomas More College, 1953
Current Employment Position(s)
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Attorney
Past Positions
- Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport, General Counsel
- The Bank of Kentucky, Inc., General Counsel, 1991 - 2015
Classes and Seminars
- Adjunct Professor at the University of Cincinnati College of Law
Pro Bono Activities
- Trustee, University of Cincinnati Foundation, Inc.
- President, The R. C. Durr Foundation, Inc.
- Life Fellow, Kentucky Bar Foundation
Bar Admissions
- Kentucky, 1956
- Ohio, 1956
Other Affiliations
- Northern Kentucky Independent District Board of Health (Member)
- Kenton County Judge Executive (Designee)
- Thomas More College (Trustee)
- Board of Advisors of U.C. College of Law (Member)
Contact
541 Buttermilk Pike
Suite 500
P.O. Box 175710
Covington, KY 41017 - 5710
Phone: 859-905-0849
Fax: 859-426-0222
Email: Send a message
Website: http://www.zslaw.com
Hours: Monday - Friday: 8:30am to 5:00pm
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