Patrick Boley is an attorney in our Estate Planning, Trust and Probate practice area. He obtained his LL.M. (Master of Law) in Taxation and a Certificate of Estate Planning from Georgetown University. With more than 18 years, he offers exceptional skills and knowledge to his clients across a platform of legal practice areas and offers exceptional skills and knowledge to his clients.
Patrick takes time to understand clients’ current needs and to ensure that beneficiaries’ financial and other interests are fully protected. He counsels clients step by step through the process and specializes in strategically determining and drafting a plan that most effectively addresses their unique estate planning and/or probate needs.
In the event litigation should arise, Patrick combines strong advocacy skills with a professional, low-key approach that advances his clients’ interests while seeking to protect estate assets, limit costs and preserve family relationships.
Areas of focus include:
- Wills and revocable trusts
- Health care directives
- Powers of attorney
- Special needs trusts
- Life insurance trusts
- Charitable trusts
- Probate
- Conservatorships
- Post death planning
- Retitling assets (to reflect financial and estate objectives)
Patrick is a long-time member of the board of directors for Reach for Resources, Inc., a non-profit dedicated to assisting individuals and families with disabilities. He also volunteers with the Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota and has provided pro bono representation to domestic abuse victims via the Harriet Tubman Chrysalis Center.
Patrick lives in Mendota Heights. In addition to his volunteer work, he enjoys reading and listening to (almost) every kind of music.
Patrick recently had the opportunity to sit down with a local financial planner on their podcast 'Retirement Reality.' This is 2 part series regarding both the Living and After Death Side of Estate Planning. You can listen to the podcast here:
Retirement Reality: The Living Side of Estate Planning with Patrick Boley (Part 1)
Retirement Reality: Estate Planning for Life After Death with Patrick Bole (Part 2)
Contact PATRICK Today.
Call 651-439-2878 or send an email to schedule an appointment.
ESTATE PLANNING & PROBATE ARTICLES & BLOG POSTS
Recent articles and blog posts written by the Estate Planning team.
BAR ADMISSIONS
- Minnesota
- Wisconsin
- U.S. District Court – District of Minnesota
EDUCATION
- Georgetown University, Washington, DC
– LL.M., with distinction - University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN
– J.D., cum laude - Carleton College, Northfield, MN
– B.A., magna cum laude
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
- Minnesota State Bar Association
– Member, Probate, Trusts and Estates Section, Elder Law Section - State Bar of Wisconsin
– Member - American Bar Association
– Member
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
- Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota
– Pro bono attorney - Tubman Safety Project
– Pro bono attorney
Honors & Awards
Minnesota State Bar Association - North Star Lawyer 2020
Thank you once again for your professionalism and your caring ways. You treated me with such respect and this case was so grueling and went in so many directions but we pulled through. Thank you Patrick you are an asset to Eckberg Lammers.
Estate Planning Client