About the Author
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
What Are the Different Types of Non Probate Assets?
Estate Planning — 4 min read
What Happens If I Don't File for Probate?
Estate Planning — 5 min read
A Guide to Beneficiary Deed States
Trusts — 5 min read
Grantor Trusts Guide: Definition, Rules & Tax Implications
Guardianship — 8 min read
Guardianship vs Parental Rights: Does Guardianship Override Parental Rights?
Estate Planning — 10 min read
Understanding Intestate Succession: A Complete Guide
Trusts — 6 min read
A Guide to Discretionary Trusts
Estate Planning — 5 min read
Estate Planning Documents - What You Need, What’s Optional & More
Estate Planning — 5 min read
Guide to Ancillary Probate - What Is It & How Does It Work?
