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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

Estate Planning — 5 min read

Deed 101– can you remove someone from a deed without their knowledge?

Estate Planning — 4 min read

Deed 101– If my name is on the deed do I own the property?

Estate Planning — 3 min read

Who is Responsible for a Deceased Unpaid Tax?

Wills — 2 min read

What To Do If You’re Left Out Of a Will

Estate Planning — 10 min read

Estate Settlement 101: Settling an Estate after Death

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A Guide to Interspousal Transfer Deeds

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How to Correct an Error in a Deed

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What is the Deed to a House & Why It Matters

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How to Correct an Error in a Deed in New York