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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 — 4 min read

Do you inherit your parents' debts? A Guide to Debt Inheritance

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Van Lifers: Domicile vs. Residence for Nomads

Probate — 5 min read

A Guide to Types of Ancillary Probate in California

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Life Insurance Guide: How to Claim Life Insurance Benefits After Death

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Bloodline Planning: How to Keep Inheritance in Bloodline

Estate Planning — 5 min read

A Guide to Bloodline Trusts

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How to Delete Cash App Account for Someone Who Died

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Remote Digital Nomads & Estate Planning - What You Need to Know

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Estate Planning Vs Financial Planning: You Can’t Have One Without The Other