Nora Gieg Chatha

Nora’s knowledge of Orphans’ Court practice and fiduciary duties aids her in providing comprehensive representation to her clients in a variety of complex situations.

Nora is a fellow of the esteemed American College of Trust and Estate Counsel (ACTEC). ACTEC membership is based on professional reputation, expertise in the fields of trusts and estates, and on the basis of having made substantial contributions to these fields through lecturing, writing, teaching, and bar activities.

Nora's prior experience as legal counsel for the Pennsylvania State Medicaid (Medical Assistance) Agency, the Department of Human Services (formerly Public Welfare), and status as a Certified Elder Law Attorney by the National Elder Law Foundation uniquely equip her to advise clients in asset protection, tax minimization, special needs, public benefits, elder law, long-term care, and end-of-life planning.

Practice areas focus on but are not limited to:

• Asset Protection Planning
• Business Succession Planning
• Caring and providing for Special Needs, Elder, and Incapacitated loved ones
• Navigation Crisis Situations
• Estate & Trust Planning & Administration
• Federal Estate/Gift/GST and PA Inheritance Tax Minimization
• Fiduciary Compliance & Duties
• Financial abuse
• Guardianship proceedings
• Healthcare and Financial powers of attorney
• Inter-generational transfers of wealth and asset preservation
• Medicaid (Medical Assistance), eligibility, and reimbursement
• Orphans’ Court Litigation
• Special and Supplemental Needs Trusts
• Social Security Disability & Dependent benefits (SSD)
• Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
• Will Contests & Account Disputes