Frank C. Chesters

Member
Lancaster, PA
570 Lausch Lane, Suite 200 | Lancaster, PA 17601-3057
T 717.581.3702
F 717.260.1774

Frank practices with the firm’s Asset Planning and Federal Taxation group, primarily in the areas of estate and tax planning, business succession planning, and trust and estate administration. He is a frequent speaker on topics in these areas. In addition, Frank has also been involved in a broad spectrum of real estate transactions.

With over 35 years experience in his areas of practice, Frank advises clients, particularly high net worth individuals and their families, on all aspects of estate planning. He works closely with other professionals, including accountants, trust officers and financial planners, in developing and implementing estate planning and business succession planning solutions. Frank’s extensive experience in the administration and settlement of estates and the ongoing administration of many trusts gives him significant insight in advising clients, including federal Estate and Gift Tax planning.

Memberships and Affiliations

  • Lancaster Bar Association
  • Pennsylvania Bar Association
  • American Bar Association  
  • Lancaster General Health Foundation, Board Member
  • Water Street Ministries, Treasurer and Board Member 
  • Lancaster Country Day School, past Board Member
  • Lancaster County Estate Planning Council, past President and Board Member
  • University of Pennsylvania Alumni Club of Lancaster, past President and Board Member
  • Lampeter-Strasburg Educational Foundation, past Board Member
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Education

  • University of Pennsylvania, B.S., Economics, The Wharton School, 1971
  • Villanova University School of Law, J.D., 1974

Bar Admissions

  • Pennsylvania, 1974

Court Admissions

  • U.S. Tax Court, 1974
  • U.S. Supreme Court, 1985
  • U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, 1975