Atty. Frank C. Chesters

Atty. Frank C. Chesters

Frank C. Chesters is a lawyer practicing estate and tax planning, estate and trust administration, business succession planning and 2 other areas of law.

Lancaster Lancaster 52 yrs experience 52 year
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Profile Summary

About Frank C. Chesters at a glance

Frank C. Chesters is an Of Counsel based in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, practicing at McNees Wallace & Nurick LLC. They have 52+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1974. Their practice focuses on trusts, estate planning, business, real estate, and tax. Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania (1974), U.S. Tax Court (1974), U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Pennsylvania (1975), and U.S. Supreme Court (1985). Educated at Villanova University School of Law (J.D., 1974) and University of Pennsylvania (B.S. Economics, 1971). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Lancaster, PA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Frank C. Chesters is a lawyer practicing estate and tax planning, estate and trust administration, business succession planning and 2 other areas of law
  • Frank received a B.S. degree from University of Pennsylvania in 1971, and has been licensed for 52 years
  • Frank practices at McNees Wallace & Nurick LLC in Lancaster, PA

Practice Areas Explained

Frank C. Chesters's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Frank C. Chesters handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Trusts

Frank C. Chesters is one of 104,171 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Pennsylvania →

Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

Frank C. Chesters is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Pennsylvania →

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

Frank C. Chesters is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Pennsylvania →

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

Frank C. Chesters is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Pennsylvania →

Tax Law

Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.

Frank C. Chesters is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in Pennsylvania →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Pennsylvania

Practicing law in Pennsylvania. Legal matters in Pennsylvania are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Lancaster are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Pennsylvania state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Pennsylvania brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Pennsylvania courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Frank C. Chesters

Where is Frank C. Chesters's law office located?
Frank C. Chesters's law practice is located in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. The firm is McNees Wallace & Nurick LLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Frank C. Chesters handle?
Frank C. Chesters focuses on trusts, estate planning, business, real estate, tax. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Pennsylvania.
How long has Frank C. Chesters practiced law?
Frank C. Chesters has 52+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1974.
Where did Frank C. Chesters go to law school?
Frank C. Chesters earned their education at (J.D., 1974); (B.S. Economics, 1971).
How can I contact Frank C. Chesters for a consultation?
You can contact Frank C. Chesters directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Frank C. Chesters received?
Frank C. Chesters's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Villanova University School of Law
- 1974
B.S. Economics
University of Pennsylvania
- 1971

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Pennsylvania
Admitted: 1974
U.S. Tax Court
Admitted: 1974
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Pennsylvania
Admitted: 1975
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1985

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