Meet Patrick D. Timmer
Attorney at Law
Licensed in Nebraska and South Dakota
Patrick is a co-founder of Endacott Timmer and has been serving the Lincoln community for more than 25 years. He works closely with clients to ensure that their present and future personal, financial, and philanthropic objectives are accomplished in the most tax-efficient way. He assists clients in achieving these objectives via fundamental estate planning, such as wills, trusts, healthcare powers of attorney, durable powers of attorney, and through complicated asset transfer and company succession planning. He represents individuals in all aspects of wealth transfer planning, including advanced planning techniques, business succession planning and estate planning for complex assets such as business interests, retirement accounts, real estate and life insurance.
Patrick is admitted to the U.S. Tax Court and has successfully represented clients on tax controversy matters. He was also part of a committee appointed by the legislature to study and recommend changes to the Nebraska Uniform Trust Code, and later spoke extensively on trust laws to other lawyers and judges.
Patrick was named the Best Lawyers® 2023 Trusts and Estates “Lawyer of the Year” in Lincoln. He is a fellow of the American College of Trust and Estate Counsel (ACTEC). Patrick also has the highest Martindale-Hubbell rating for legal ability and ethics, known as an AV rating, as an attorney.
Patrick belongs to the Nebraska Bar Foundation and the Nebraska Bar Association as a fellow. He participates with the Pius X Foundation, the People’s City Mission, and Lincoln Estate Planning Counsel.
Education
Personal Side
Patrick was born and raised in Mitchell, South Dakota. Patrick attended South Dakota State University and earned a bachelor’s degree in business economics with minors in math and accounting. After graduating from law school, he decided to stay in Lincoln because he enjoyed the warmer weather, Husker sports, and he also met his wife. In his free time, he enjoys spending time with family and friends, game bird hunting with his three Vizslas and cycling.
Meet Pula
Meet Patrick’s 1-year-old Vizsla- Pula. She is as sweet as they come and as rowdy as a puppy can be. One of her favorite hobbies is to go hunting and she is currently learning how to point birds.
Areas of Practice
Estate/Wealth Transfer Planning
Estate and Trust Administration
Tax Law
Want to work with Patrick D. Timmer?
If you’d like to meet and talk with Patrick, contact us and we will gladly arrange a time for you to meet.