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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 — 3 min read

What Does It Mean to “Revoke Power of Attorney?”

Trusts — 4 min read

Everything You Need to Know About Trustee Fees

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Inherited Property: Options to Refinance, Buyout Heirs & More

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Inheritance Buyout: What You Need to Know About Buying Out Sibling from an Inherited House

Trusts — 4 min read

A Guide to Trust Amendment

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A Guide to Offshore Trusts

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A Guide to Foreign Trusts

Wills — 5 min read

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How to Prepare & File a Quitclaim Deed