About the Author
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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
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Estate Planning — 7 min read
A Step-by-Step Guide to Transferring Intellectual Property to a Trust for Estate Planning
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Estate Planning — 6 min read
Should Copyright be Included in your Will or Trust?
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End of Life Planning — 5 min read
Not Your Grandmother's Retirement Bucket List
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Estate Planning — 10 min read
Using a Prenuptial Agreement as an Estate Planning Tool
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Estate Planning — 7 min read
Estate Planning for Community Property vs Separate Property
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Estate Planning — 6 min read
A Guide to When Separate Property Becomes Community Property
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Trusts — 3 min read
What Happens if You Lose Your Trust Documents?
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Financial Advisors — 10 min read
Should I Have a Joint Trust or Separate Trust with My Spouse?
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Wills — 10 min read
Will Preparation - Checklist for Making a Will