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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.

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Estate Planning — 5 min read

Life Insurance Beneficiary Rules & Mistakes to Avoid

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A Guide to Creating Generational Health for Your Family

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What happens to my pet If I die unexpectedly?

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Cohabitation Agreement vs Will - What Couples Need to Know

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Cohabitation Agreement: Living Together but Not Married

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Cohabitation Agreement vs Power of Attorney - What Couples Need to Know

Trusts — 4 min read

Trusts & Ring Fencing Assets in Estate Planning

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Ring Fenced Meaning - What You Need to Know

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How Do I Win a Partition Action? What You Need to Know