Overview
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.
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
Bar Admissions
Minnesota
Wisconsin
U.S. District Court – District of Minnesota
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
News
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)