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Patrick Hicks, @PatrickHicks
Head of Legal, Trust & Will
Patrick, J.D., LL.M. is Head of Legal, serving as our General Counsel overseeing all attorney-related operations, including regulatory efforts and legal affairs. As a seasoned estate planning attorney, Patrick brings over a decade of knowledge and real-life taxation law experience to our service offerings. He holds a B.A. in Economics from Davidson College, a J.D. from Washington University in St. Louis School of Law, and an LL.M in Taxation from the University of San Diego. Before joining Trust & Will, Patrick practiced law in the trusts and estates practice group of law firm Hahn Loeser & Parks LLP. While attending undergrad, Patrick served as a firefighter for the Davidson Fire Department.
Articles from this author
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Estate Planning — 7 min read
Navigating Ethical Issues in Estate Planning
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Estate Planning — 7 min read
How to Create a Digital Time Capsule
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Estate Planning — 7 min read
Want to Start a Family Feud? Die Without a Will
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Estate Planning — 6 min read
Married, No Kids? Here's How to Plan Your Estate
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Trusts — 5 min read
Navigating the IRS Rule on Irrevocable Trusts: What You Need to Know
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End of Life Planning — 6 min read
National Healthcare Decisions Day: How an Advance Directive Can Bring You Peace of Mind, No Matter Your Age
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Estate Planning — 4 min read
A Royal Predicament: Prince William's Heirship to the Throne
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End of Life Planning — 8 min read
The Retirement Crisis in America: How to Plan in the Face of Uncertainty
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Trusts — 5 min read
Do You Have a Trust Account? FDIC Insurance Rules on Deposits Just Changed