team-member

Patrick Curley

Wakefield, MA

Licensed for 24 years

Law Degree

Awards

Primary Practice Area

Estate Planning

Language

French

About

 Attorney Patrick G. Curley is an Elder Law and Asset Protection Specialist. He focuses his practice on protecting clients’ homes, savings, and independence – whether planning in advance or in a crisis.    After graduating as Valedictorian at Wakefield High School, Patrick earned his undergraduate degree from Dartmouth College and his law degree in 1997 from the University of Michigan Law School, among the top 10 law schools in the country.    Patrick leads Curley Law Firm LLP, one of the premier Estate Planning and Elder Law firms in Massachusetts and one of only three firms in the state that offers two Certified Elder Law Attorneys on the team. Under Patrick’s leadership, the firm has grown to include three Attorneys and four professional staff – with over 50 years of combined legal experience in Elder Law. The firm serves seniors and their families with a full range of Estate Planning and Elder Law services as well as younger families requiring Trust protection for minor children or Estate Tax planning.   Patrick is one of fewer than two dozen Certified Elder Law Attorneys* in MA. He earned this distinction by completing a process that requires years of focused Elder Law and Estate Planning practice, a full-day Bar-style Exam, extensive continuing legal education, and multiple peer references from other expert Elder Law and Estate Planning Attorneys.    Patrick was selected for inclusion in Massachusetts Super Lawyers every year since 2011.  Selections are made by Super Lawyers based upon peer nominations and research, comprehensive evaluation, and further peer review within the attorney’s primary area of practice.   A member of the Board of Directors of the Massachusetts Chapter of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (Mass. NAELA), Patrick helps lead this distinguished organization of more than 500 Massachusetts attorneys focused on improving the lives of seniors and disabled individuals. Patrick is a member of the leading local and national Elder Law and Estate Planning associations including National NAELA, WealthCounsel (a national organization of Trust and Estate Attorneys who design sophisticated planning techniques), and ElderCounsel (a national organization of Medicaid and Asset Protection Planning Attorneys). He frequently participates in national and local conferences with the leading attorneys in the country. Because of his recognized expertise, Patrick is a frequent speaker, writer and television commentator on Elder Law and Estate Planning topics.     Patrick proudly volunteers as Treasurer of the Accelerated Cure Project, a non-profit pushing for better treatments and a cure for Multiple Sclerosis (MS). Patrick especially enjoys his time with his wife, Erin, who is a public school teacher, and their son Alan.   *The National Elder Law Foundation (NELF) is the only national organization accredited by the American Bar Association to certify attorneys in Elder Law. NELF is a private organization, whose standards for certification are not regulated by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. 

Practices Areas

Estate Planning

Probate

Elder Law

Language

French

Contact

1 Common StreetWakefield, MA, 018801 Common StreetWakefield, MA, 01880

Office: N/A

Website: N/A

Reviews

Joyce
June 1, 2021

Patrick Curley is simply amazing! We were in the process of applying for Mass Health for our 98 year old mom who had recently been admitted to a nursing home facility and we ran into issues with a family trust. Patrick had reviewed the trust for us a few years prior to this admission and we were very pleased with his work. We didn't hesitate to reach out to him for his help. This was the best decision we could have made. From the moment we explained what the issues were he was on board. He took the pressure and stress of this daunting process away and went to work. He is so easy to work with and understanding in so many ways. He is a true professional in every sense of the word. Always there if you need him to answer questions or give advice. Thanks to Patrick we were successful in getting our mom approved for Mass Health. I am certain that without Patrick's help this may not have been the outcome. Thank you so much Patrick for everything! Joyce, Janice and Linda

Ben
February 8, 2021

Patrick and the team at Curley are amazing! From my early inquiries with Debbie all the way to the finish line their assistance was always generous, thoughtful, and considerate. My 77 year old mom lives at home alone and is having health issues. With the Curley teams help we got her estate planning done and got her on MassHealth. She now gets care through the state for 20 hours a day. It was a struggle to get the overnight care in place but Curley advocated for our family and my mom and now we can be sure that she is being cared for and her future at her own home is secure. Thanks team!

anonymous
February 8, 2021

We had a relatively complex estate issue surrounding a living trust and it was clear to see that we needed urgent help. Thankfully, we found the law office of Patrick Hurley who specializes in elder care and MassHealth Insurance. He and his team have been outstanding in the way they were able to handle our situation and put our minds at ease right from our first phone call with Deb Tura. After multiple calls and remote meetings (due to covid-19) Patrick and his team helped us to understand the cumbersome process in order to obtain MassHealth Insurance for our Mom. Without their help, knowledge and guidance, we would still be struggling - and in the wrong direction! Not only did he get our Mom on MassHealth, but he also negotiated a very substantial discount with the nursing home due to a one month gap difference in coverage. Professional, caring and extremely knowledgeable is the best way I can honestly describe Patrick Hurley and his team. We couldn't be more pleased with our experience. If you need elder care help, or MassHealth Insurance, Patrick Curley and his team are the answers. You won't be disappointed!! We would like to Thank the entire Curley Law Firm for your time, effort, support and help throughout the MassHealth process for our mother. Sincerely, The Lotti Family

Jennifer
April 17, 2020

I feel extremely fortunate that my family had the help of Patrick and the Curley Law Firm. Both he and Debbie were diligent and steadfast in their efforts to gain MassHealth assistance for my mother. Patrick was always responsive, answered our questions and I felt like our case was his top priority. His expertise and understanding were a source of reassurance from our first meeting. My mother can remain in her home with the care she needs thanks to the help we received. Navigating an elder’s care can be daunting, but Patrick and his team offered invaluable assistance and I highly recommend the Curley Law Firm.

Laurie
January 12, 2020

Last year Curley Law Firm LLP set up a Trust for my mother and over the last few months they helped me with the sale of her house. I was very happy with how smoothly things went. Patrick and his staff were so professional. Patrick took the time to explain things to me and gave me the peace of mind I needed to complete the sale. I highly recommend Patrick and his team.

Marie
October 7, 2019

Applying for Mass Health for an elderly parent, moving to a nursing facility, is extremely challenging. My mother had an irrevocable trust and other issues that made things complicated. Patrick Curley put us at ease on the first visit. He had asked to see some documents in advance of the first visit and was prepared to answer our questions and he had a plan to get started on the Mass Health application right away. I dealt with Lynne, Senior Legal Assistant and Debbie Tura, Senior Paralegal. They were always available and very knowledgeable. My emails and phone call were answered on the day they were sent. I would highly recommend this law firm for any elder law issues you have. My mother was approved for Mass Health in less than 3 months. Thank You

Amy
October 2, 2019

I met Patrick Curley at a seminar on aging in Wakefield and retained him immediately. He was professional and timely in securing my mother the security she needs to live our her days at home. His knowledge and expertise, matched with his kindness to a sensitive situation made an extremely difficult task manageable for me trying to juggle all of the items needed for a timely submission. If you are on the fence about whether or not to use an elder attorney for your affairs - please - make the call. I'm so glad I did.

Anne
October 1, 2019

Patrick and the Curley Law Firm were invaluable in helping me transition my 99 year old mother from assisted living to long term care. There were innumerable financial and timing questions that needed to be addressed and I really don't think I could have navigated the our current complex healthcare system without their assistance. I would recommend them highly.

anonymous
September 25, 2019

I was referred to Patrick Curley Law firm when my mom was diagnosed with a termnal illness and she needed assistance with high costs of home healthcare. I was so impressed with Patrick and his office staff. It was the best decision I made to contact Patrick Curley to get my mom on masshealth. He was so informative and kind with both my mom and myself. He even made home visits to my mom to thoroughly explain every action we were taking. He went above and beyond to achieve the best results for my moms well being. This is a long and stressful process and he was always available to answer questions and guide me through the process. I could not of achieved this without him. I would not hesitate to recommend the The Curley Law Firm. I am so pleased with his services..

Diane
May 1, 2018

My parents contacted Patrick several years ago to start their estate planning. Since then Patrick has helped them obtain MassHealth and put their minds at ease. My Mother has dementia and has been a difficult road, Patrick and his team have been excellent navigating this challenge. We are so grateful to their help!

Joyce
June 1, 2021

Patrick Curley is simply amazing! We were in the process of applying for Mass Health for our 98 year old mom who had recently been admitted to a nursing home facility and we ran into issues with a family trust. Patrick had reviewed the trust for us a few years prior to this admission and we were very pleased with his work. We didn't hesitate to reach out to him for his help. This was the best decision we could have made. From the moment we explained what the issues were he was on board. He took the pressure and stress of this daunting process away and went to work. He is so easy to work with and understanding in so many ways. He is a true professional in every sense of the word. Always there if you need him to answer questions or give advice. Thanks to Patrick we were successful in getting our mom approved for Mass Health. I am certain that without Patrick's help this may not have been the outcome. Thank you so much Patrick for everything! Joyce, Janice and Linda

Ben
February 8, 2021

Patrick and the team at Curley are amazing! From my early inquiries with Debbie all the way to the finish line their assistance was always generous, thoughtful, and considerate. My 77 year old mom lives at home alone and is having health issues. With the Curley teams help we got her estate planning done and got her on MassHealth. She now gets care through the state for 20 hours a day. It was a struggle to get the overnight care in place but Curley advocated for our family and my mom and now we can be sure that she is being cared for and her future at her own home is secure. Thanks team!

anonymous
February 8, 2021

We had a relatively complex estate issue surrounding a living trust and it was clear to see that we needed urgent help. Thankfully, we found the law office of Patrick Hurley who specializes in elder care and MassHealth Insurance. He and his team have been outstanding in the way they were able to handle our situation and put our minds at ease right from our first phone call with Deb Tura. After multiple calls and remote meetings (due to covid-19) Patrick and his team helped us to understand the cumbersome process in order to obtain MassHealth Insurance for our Mom. Without their help, knowledge and guidance, we would still be struggling - and in the wrong direction! Not only did he get our Mom on MassHealth, but he also negotiated a very substantial discount with the nursing home due to a one month gap difference in coverage. Professional, caring and extremely knowledgeable is the best way I can honestly describe Patrick Hurley and his team. We couldn't be more pleased with our experience. If you need elder care help, or MassHealth Insurance, Patrick Curley and his team are the answers. You won't be disappointed!! We would like to Thank the entire Curley Law Firm for your time, effort, support and help throughout the MassHealth process for our mother. Sincerely, The Lotti Family

Jennifer
April 17, 2020

I feel extremely fortunate that my family had the help of Patrick and the Curley Law Firm. Both he and Debbie were diligent and steadfast in their efforts to gain MassHealth assistance for my mother. Patrick was always responsive, answered our questions and I felt like our case was his top priority. His expertise and understanding were a source of reassurance from our first meeting. My mother can remain in her home with the care she needs thanks to the help we received. Navigating an elder’s care can be daunting, but Patrick and his team offered invaluable assistance and I highly recommend the Curley Law Firm.

Laurie
January 12, 2020

Last year Curley Law Firm LLP set up a Trust for my mother and over the last few months they helped me with the sale of her house. I was very happy with how smoothly things went. Patrick and his staff were so professional. Patrick took the time to explain things to me and gave me the peace of mind I needed to complete the sale. I highly recommend Patrick and his team.

Marie
October 7, 2019

Applying for Mass Health for an elderly parent, moving to a nursing facility, is extremely challenging. My mother had an irrevocable trust and other issues that made things complicated. Patrick Curley put us at ease on the first visit. He had asked to see some documents in advance of the first visit and was prepared to answer our questions and he had a plan to get started on the Mass Health application right away. I dealt with Lynne, Senior Legal Assistant and Debbie Tura, Senior Paralegal. They were always available and very knowledgeable. My emails and phone call were answered on the day they were sent. I would highly recommend this law firm for any elder law issues you have. My mother was approved for Mass Health in less than 3 months. Thank You

Amy
October 2, 2019

I met Patrick Curley at a seminar on aging in Wakefield and retained him immediately. He was professional and timely in securing my mother the security she needs to live our her days at home. His knowledge and expertise, matched with his kindness to a sensitive situation made an extremely difficult task manageable for me trying to juggle all of the items needed for a timely submission. If you are on the fence about whether or not to use an elder attorney for your affairs - please - make the call. I'm so glad I did.

Anne
October 1, 2019

Patrick and the Curley Law Firm were invaluable in helping me transition my 99 year old mother from assisted living to long term care. There were innumerable financial and timing questions that needed to be addressed and I really don't think I could have navigated the our current complex healthcare system without their assistance. I would recommend them highly.

anonymous
September 25, 2019

I was referred to Patrick Curley Law firm when my mom was diagnosed with a termnal illness and she needed assistance with high costs of home healthcare. I was so impressed with Patrick and his office staff. It was the best decision I made to contact Patrick Curley to get my mom on masshealth. He was so informative and kind with both my mom and myself. He even made home visits to my mom to thoroughly explain every action we were taking. He went above and beyond to achieve the best results for my moms well being. This is a long and stressful process and he was always available to answer questions and guide me through the process. I could not of achieved this without him. I would not hesitate to recommend the The Curley Law Firm. I am so pleased with his services..

Diane
May 1, 2018

My parents contacted Patrick several years ago to start their estate planning. Since then Patrick has helped them obtain MassHealth and put their minds at ease. My Mother has dementia and has been a difficult road, Patrick and his team have been excellent navigating this challenge. We are so grateful to their help!

Joyce
June 1, 2021

Patrick Curley is simply amazing! We were in the process of applying for Mass Health for our 98 year old mom who had recently been admitted to a nursing home facility and we ran into issues with a family trust. Patrick had reviewed the trust for us a few years prior to this admission and we were very pleased with his work. We didn't hesitate to reach out to him for his help. This was the best decision we could have made. From the moment we explained what the issues were he was on board. He took the pressure and stress of this daunting process away and went to work. He is so easy to work with and understanding in so many ways. He is a true professional in every sense of the word. Always there if you need him to answer questions or give advice. Thanks to Patrick we were successful in getting our mom approved for Mass Health. I am certain that without Patrick's help this may not have been the outcome. Thank you so much Patrick for everything! Joyce, Janice and Linda

Ben
February 8, 2021

Patrick and the team at Curley are amazing! From my early inquiries with Debbie all the way to the finish line their assistance was always generous, thoughtful, and considerate. My 77 year old mom lives at home alone and is having health issues. With the Curley teams help we got her estate planning done and got her on MassHealth. She now gets care through the state for 20 hours a day. It was a struggle to get the overnight care in place but Curley advocated for our family and my mom and now we can be sure that she is being cared for and her future at her own home is secure. Thanks team!

anonymous
February 8, 2021

We had a relatively complex estate issue surrounding a living trust and it was clear to see that we needed urgent help. Thankfully, we found the law office of Patrick Hurley who specializes in elder care and MassHealth Insurance. He and his team have been outstanding in the way they were able to handle our situation and put our minds at ease right from our first phone call with Deb Tura. After multiple calls and remote meetings (due to covid-19) Patrick and his team helped us to understand the cumbersome process in order to obtain MassHealth Insurance for our Mom. Without their help, knowledge and guidance, we would still be struggling - and in the wrong direction! Not only did he get our Mom on MassHealth, but he also negotiated a very substantial discount with the nursing home due to a one month gap difference in coverage. Professional, caring and extremely knowledgeable is the best way I can honestly describe Patrick Hurley and his team. We couldn't be more pleased with our experience. If you need elder care help, or MassHealth Insurance, Patrick Curley and his team are the answers. You won't be disappointed!! We would like to Thank the entire Curley Law Firm for your time, effort, support and help throughout the MassHealth process for our mother. Sincerely, The Lotti Family

Jennifer
April 17, 2020

I feel extremely fortunate that my family had the help of Patrick and the Curley Law Firm. Both he and Debbie were diligent and steadfast in their efforts to gain MassHealth assistance for my mother. Patrick was always responsive, answered our questions and I felt like our case was his top priority. His expertise and understanding were a source of reassurance from our first meeting. My mother can remain in her home with the care she needs thanks to the help we received. Navigating an elder’s care can be daunting, but Patrick and his team offered invaluable assistance and I highly recommend the Curley Law Firm.

Laurie
January 12, 2020

Last year Curley Law Firm LLP set up a Trust for my mother and over the last few months they helped me with the sale of her house. I was very happy with how smoothly things went. Patrick and his staff were so professional. Patrick took the time to explain things to me and gave me the peace of mind I needed to complete the sale. I highly recommend Patrick and his team.

Marie
October 7, 2019

Applying for Mass Health for an elderly parent, moving to a nursing facility, is extremely challenging. My mother had an irrevocable trust and other issues that made things complicated. Patrick Curley put us at ease on the first visit. He had asked to see some documents in advance of the first visit and was prepared to answer our questions and he had a plan to get started on the Mass Health application right away. I dealt with Lynne, Senior Legal Assistant and Debbie Tura, Senior Paralegal. They were always available and very knowledgeable. My emails and phone call were answered on the day they were sent. I would highly recommend this law firm for any elder law issues you have. My mother was approved for Mass Health in less than 3 months. Thank You

Amy
October 2, 2019

I met Patrick Curley at a seminar on aging in Wakefield and retained him immediately. He was professional and timely in securing my mother the security she needs to live our her days at home. His knowledge and expertise, matched with his kindness to a sensitive situation made an extremely difficult task manageable for me trying to juggle all of the items needed for a timely submission. If you are on the fence about whether or not to use an elder attorney for your affairs - please - make the call. I'm so glad I did.

Anne
October 1, 2019

Patrick and the Curley Law Firm were invaluable in helping me transition my 99 year old mother from assisted living to long term care. There were innumerable financial and timing questions that needed to be addressed and I really don't think I could have navigated the our current complex healthcare system without their assistance. I would recommend them highly.

anonymous
September 25, 2019

I was referred to Patrick Curley Law firm when my mom was diagnosed with a termnal illness and she needed assistance with high costs of home healthcare. I was so impressed with Patrick and his office staff. It was the best decision I made to contact Patrick Curley to get my mom on masshealth. He was so informative and kind with both my mom and myself. He even made home visits to my mom to thoroughly explain every action we were taking. He went above and beyond to achieve the best results for my moms well being. This is a long and stressful process and he was always available to answer questions and guide me through the process. I could not of achieved this without him. I would not hesitate to recommend the The Curley Law Firm. I am so pleased with his services..

Diane
May 1, 2018

My parents contacted Patrick several years ago to start their estate planning. Since then Patrick has helped them obtain MassHealth and put their minds at ease. My Mother has dementia and has been a difficult road, Patrick and his team have been excellent navigating this challenge. We are so grateful to their help!