About Patrick Joseph
Patrick J. Howley is a distinguished shareholder in the Trusts & Estates Department at Shulman Rogers, an outstanding law firm positioned in Potomac, Maryland. With over 30 years of legal experience, he has developed a robust practice focusing on property making plans, probate, and tax law. Admitted to practice in both Maryland and the District of Columbia, Mr. Howley is understood for providing comprehensive legal offerings to his clients. His office is located at 12505 Park Potomac Avenue, 6th Floor, Potomac, MD 20854. At Shulman Rogers, Mr.
Howley focuses on advising clients on a variety of property making plans instruments. He assists in the preparation of Wills, Revocable Trusts, Financial Powers of Attorney, Health Care Powers of Attorney, and Living Wills. His talent extends to advanced estate planning techniques aimed toward minimizing tax burdens associated with wealth transfer among generations. Notable techniques include the institution of Irrevocable Life Insurance Trusts, Grantor Retained Annuity Trusts, and Qualified Personal Residence Trusts. Additionally, he advises on Sales to Intentionally Defective Grantor Trusts and the formation of Family Entities, such as LLCs and LPs, as well as Charitable Lead Trusts and Charitable Remainder Trusts. In the realm of property and trust administration, Mr. Howley provides invaluable guidance to fiduciaries handling the requirements of estate administration and estate disputes.
His services include the preparation of federal and state estate tax returns, making sure compliance with all legal requirements. Furthermore, he assists individuals and organizations in forming exempt organizations and gives legal and tax advice to existing entities, thereby improving their operational efficiency. Mr. Howley earned his law degree from the Catholic University of America, Columbus School of Law in 1994. Prior to that, he obtained his Bachelor of Arts from Boston College in 1991. His commitment to the legal career is reflected in his lively membership in the Maryland State Bar Association and the Bar Association of Montgomery County. Additionally, he serves at the Board of Directors for his alma mater, Our Lady of Good Counsel High School, contributing to the organization's boom after previously serving on the Board’s Investment Committee.
In 2025, Mr. Howley used to be acknowledged within the "Best of Bethesda" by Bethesda Magazine, highlighting his commitment and expertise in the area. Fluent in English, he's nicely-geared up to speak effectively with clients. For more information or to book a consultation, fascinated parties can reach him at (301) 231-0944 or through e-mail at phowley@shulmanrogers.com. Please note that the information provided is based on to be had sources and may now not mirror the maximum recent details.
