Curley Law Firm LLP - Wakefield, MA
Estate Planning Lawyers in Wakefield, MA
1 Common Street Wakefield, MA 01880
- 2 Super Lawyers®
- 3 Attorney Ratings
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34
Years
Experience
Wakefield Estate Planning Law Firm
Updated: 04/21/2026
Areas of Practice
- Estate Planning
- Elder Law
- Conservatorship and Guardianship
- Medicaid (MassHealth)
- Probate & Estate Administration
- Wills
- Trusts
- Real Estate
- Trust Administration
Firm Information
Overview
With our Estate Planning and Elder Law services, we help you or your parent protect yourself and your family as well as your homes and savings. Our goal is to help you age with dignity and peace of mind.
Serving clients throughout Massachusetts, Curley Law Firm draws upon more than four decades of combined Estate Planning and Elder Law experience to ensure that you can achieve your planning goals.
Curley Law Firm is led by Attorney Patrick Curley, who is one of only 19 Certified Elder Law Attorneys (CELA) in Massachusetts. The value of working with a firm led by a CELA is the peace of mind you receive – knowing that you will get the very best advice available to protect yourself, your family and your assets. A CELA is a recognized expert in legal matters dealing with Estate Planning and Elder Law including Trusts, Wills, Asset Protection against Medicaid and nursing home costs, Medicaid (MassHealth) benefits planning and applications, Estate Tax planning, Probate & Trust Administration, Business Succession planning, Guardianship & Conservatorship, and VA Benefits planning.
At a time when many lawyers claim to practice “elder law”, having a CELA-led team working on your planning means having one of the very few experts in the Commonwealth on YOUR team.
For experienced representation and quality service from Attorneys who will help you achieve your planning goals, please schedule a confidential Initial Consultation by calling us at (866) 406-8582.
Curley Law Firm is centrally located in Wakefield, Massachusetts and serve clients throughout Eastern Massachusetts including but not limited to Middlesex County (Wakefield, Reading, North Reading, Melrose, Burlington, Stoneham, Medford, Winchester, Andover, Middleton, etc.), Essex County (Beverly, Beverly Farms, Peabody, Essex, Ipswich, Rockport, Gloucester, Salem, Saugus, Lynnfield, etc. ), and Suffolk County. We practice in numerous District, Probate and Superior Courts including Essex Probate and Family Court, Middlesex Probate and Family Court, Middlesex Superior Court, Woburn District Court, Malden, Salem, Peabody, Gloucester and Lynn District Courts.
Awards and Honors
Super Lawyers® Selectees
Curley Law Firm LLP selected for a Super Lawyers® list
- Budman, Lucy J. On a Super Lawyers® List
- Curley, Patrick G. On a Super Lawyers® List
Languages
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Russian
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English (Primary)
Pro Bono Activities
- President of the Board, The Boit Home, Inc. - non-profit serving seniors in Wakefield and surrounding communities, January 1, 2005 - Present
- Director, Massachusetts Chapter of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, January 1, 2010 - Present
- Big Brother in the Big Brother/Big Sister Program, July 1, 2005 - July 1, 2011
Reviews
Customer Reviews for Curley Law Firm LLP
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Verified ClientHired Law firm 2021Patrick 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
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Verified ClientHired Law firm 2020-2021I found working with this law firm very easy and pleasant.I could call anytime with a question and everyone was very pleasant and knowledgeable. I was always kept up to date about everything going on.
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Hired Law firm 2022-2023I highly recommend Patrick and his law firm. We needed help with MassHealth and obtaining the right care for our mom. Patrick took over and guided us through a very stressful situation. His paralegal Debbie was also amazing. We are very thankful we were able to have Patrick in our corner. The Doherty family
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Hired Law firm 2020-2021We 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 Curley 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 Curley 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
Attorneys
Staff
- Deborah S. Tura, Senior Paralegal, Client Services Director & Public Benefits Specialist
- Lynne A. Paine, Senior Legal Assistant
- Erin S. Curley, Marketing Director
- Jackie B. Curley, Accountant, Computer Program Analyst & Chief Financial Officer
Staff
- Deborah S. Tura, Senior Paralegal, Client Services Director & Public Benefits Specialist
- Lynne A. Paine, Senior Legal Assistant
- Erin S. Curley, Marketing Director
- Jackie B. Curley, Accountant, Computer Program Analyst & Chief Financial Officer
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