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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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Wills — 10 min read

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Estate Planning — 5 min read

Myth Busters Part 4: Why You Need an Estate Plan Even if You’re Young and Healthy

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Estate Bequests: Unveiling What Matters Most to Americans

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Digital Shift: How Americans Embrace Online Life and Finances

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How to Get a Death Certificate in California

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A Guide to Filing Estate Tax Returns

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