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Heather Nadler

Nadler Biernath LLC

Heather Nadler

Nadler Biernath LLC

Heather Nadler

Nadler Biernath LLC

Heather D. Nadler is one of just seven attorneys in the State of Georgia to be Certified as an Elder Law Attorney by the National Elder Law Foundation, as accredited by the American Bar Association. Her practice is concentrated in the areas of Special Needs Law, Elder Law, and Estate Planning.  Prior to establishing her own law firm, Heather was a Senior Associate with the Law Office of Ruthann P. Lacey, P.C.

Heather earned a B.S. in International Business with concentrations in Spanish and Management Information Systems from Auburn University and graduated with honors, Cum Laude. She received her J.D. from Tulane University School of Law where she was on the editorial board of the Tulane Journal of International and Comparative Law. While in law school she also clerked at the Supreme Court of the State of Georgia for the Honorable Justice Hugh P. Thompson.

Every year since 2009 Heather has been selected by her peers and Atlanta Magazine as a Rising Star in the field of Elder Law. Articles authored by Heather on the topics of Elder Law and Special Needs Law have been published in the Family Law Quarterly published by the American Bar Association, the Georgia Bar Journal, and Atlanta Lawyer Magazine.

Heather is a member of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA) and the Georgia Chapter of NAELA, the Georgia Bar Association, and the Atlanta Bar Association. She is admitted to practice before the United States District Court for the Northern District of Georgia and before the Supreme Court of the State of Georgia. She is Past Chair and served on the Board of Directors of the Elder Law Section of the Atlanta Bar Association. Heather also served as Secretary of the Georgia Chapter of NAELA, was on the steering committee, and was awarded an Outstanding Achievement Award by the Georgia Chapter. In addition, she has served on the Editorial Board of The Mortmain, the newsletter of the Estate Planning Section of the Atlanta Bar Association.

She frequently speaks and lectures to professional and community groups on the topics of Elder Law, Special Needs Law, and Estate Planning. Heather has also served as an instructor for the Emory University Academy for Retired Professionals, the Emory University Center for Lifelong Learning, and as a guest lecturer to law students at John Marshall Law School.

Heather is devoted to her family and her practice. She enjoys spending her personal time at home or traveling with her husband and their two children. She is also in an ALTA tennis league and enjoys playing on a competitive level.

Firm Description

Nadler Biernath LLC is a law practice dedicated to the estate planning and related legal needs of clients of all ages, with a focus on the needs of older and disabled individuals and their families.

  • Elder Law 
  • Estate Planning
  • Special Needs Law 

Serving clients throughout the state of Georgia, The Law Office of Heather D. Nadler LLC provides the following services:

  • Comprehensive Medicaid Planning Evaluations
  • Medicaid Advocacy * Estate Planning (Wills, Living Wills, Durable Powers of Attorney)
  • Probate
  • Estate Administration
  • Guardianship and Conservatorship
  • Long-Term Care Planning
  • Personal Injury Settlement Advice
  • Planning for People with Disabilities
  • Planning for Parents of Children with Disabilities

Certified Elder Law Attorney - National Elder Law Foundation

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6801 Governors Lake Prkwy
Suite 140
Peachtree Corner, GA 30071

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Distinguish the key concepts in estate planning, including the will, the trust, probate, the power of attorney, and how to avoid estate taxes.

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Grandchildren

Learn about grandparents’ visitation rights and how to avoid tax and public benefit issues when making gifts to grandchildren.

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Guardianship/Conservatorship

Understand when and how a court appoints a guardian or conservator for an adult who becomes incapacitated, and how to avoid guardianship.

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Health Care Decisions

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Distinguish the key concepts in estate planning, including the will, the trust, probate, the power of attorney, and how to avoid estate taxes.

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Learn about grandparents’ visitation rights and how to avoid tax and public benefit issues when making gifts to grandchildren.

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Understand when and how a court appoints a guardian or conservator for an adult who becomes incapacitated, and how to avoid guardianship.

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Health Care Decisions

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Long-Term Care Insurance

Understand the ins and outs of insurance to cover the high cost of nursing home care, including when to buy it, how much to buy, and which spouse should get the coverage.

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Medicare

Learn who qualifies for Medicare, what the program covers, all about Medicare Advantage, and how to supplement Medicare’s coverage.

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Retirement Planning

We explain the five phases of retirement planning, the difference between a 401(k) and an IRA, types of investments, asset diversification, the required minimum distribution rules, and more.

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Senior Living

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Social Security

Get a solid grounding in Social Security, including who is eligible, how to apply, spousal benefits, the taxation of benefits, how work affects payments, and SSDI and SSI.

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Special Needs Planning

Learn how a special needs trust can preserve assets for a person with disabilities without jeopardizing Medicaid and SSI, and how to plan for when caregivers are gone.

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Veterans Benefits

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