All Authors

About the Author

Patrick Hicks

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

Estate Planning — 3 min read

DIY Estate Planning: A Guide to Estate Planning Documents Online

Estate Planning — 4 min read

Employee Benefits: Why Estate Planning Benefits Are on the Rise

Probate — 5 min read

How to Avoid Probate in Florida - What You Need to Know

Estate Planning — 4 min read

How Filial Responsibility Laws Can Affect You

Probate — 4 min read

How Does a Probate Judge Work

Trusts — 3 min read

Marital Trust vs Bypass Trust - What You Need to Know

Estate Planning — 4 min read

Filial Responsibility - Everything You Need to Know

Probate — 3 min read

Full Authority vs Limited Authority in Probate Sales

Probate — 5 min read

What is an ancillary probate proceeding in New York?