About the Author
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 — 7 min read
Trust vs. Will: Do Americans Really Know the Difference?
Probate — 6 min read
Your First Probate Hearing: What to Expect & How to Prepare
Estate Planning — 7 min read
The Millennial's Guide to Building Generational Wealth (From No Money)
Wills — 6 min read
Create Your Online Will in Virginia: Estate Planning Simplified
Wills — 6 min read
eWills Legality: A State-by-State Analysis
Trusts — 3 min read
What Are Successor Trustee Duties When the Grantor Has Passed?
Wills — 6 min read
EWill Legislation: Where We Stand and What Lies Ahead
Trusts — 6 min read
Successor Trustee Step-by-Step Checklist
Estate Planning — 4 min read
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