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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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Estate Planning — 4 min read

Estate Planning for Domestic Partners and Unmarried Couples

Estate Planning — 6 min read

Warranty Deed vs Quit Claim Deed: What’s the Difference?

Estate Planning — 4 min read

Who Should Inherit My Money - Estate Planning for Childless Couples

Estate Planning — 5 min read

Letters of Administration - What You Need to Know

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The Millennial vs Boomer Generational Wealth Gap

Trusts — 6 min read

Charitable Remainder Trust - What You Need to Know

Trusts — 4 min read

Legal Trusts - What You Need to Know

Wills — 10 min read

Do You Know the History of the Last Will and Testament?

Wills — 4 min read

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