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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

Wills — 4 min read

When Do Beneficiaries of a Will Get Notified: A Guide

End of Life Planning — 6 min read

A Guide to Retirement Savings by Age: 20s, 30s, 40s, 50s, & 60s

Estate Planning — 5 min read

Spousal Property Petition vs Probate - Which Is Better?

Estate Planning — 4 min read

Everything You Need to Know About the Role of Testator of a Will

Estate Planning — 3 min read

What You Need to Know About Getting a Probate Bond

Guardianship — 10 min read

Guardianship: A Complete Guide to Legal Guardians

Guardianship — 2 min read

Out-of-State Guardianship Planning - What You Need to Know

Guardianship — 8 min read

Guardianship vs. Custody - What’s the Difference?

Estate Planning — 5 min read

A Guide to Probate Bonds - What You Need to Know