About the Author
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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
![Couple cooking together discussing what happens if you die without a Will.](https://trustwill-507902781.imgix.net/dying-without-a-will.jpg)
Financial Advisors — 7 min read
Dying Without a Will - What Happens?
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Financial Advisors — 8 min read
What You Need to Know about a Revocable vs Irrevocable Trust in Estate Planning
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Financial Advisors — 4 min read
What Happens to a Revocable Trust When the Trustee Dies?
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Financial Advisors — 7 min read
eWills vs. Traditional Wills: Making Informed Estate Planning Choices
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Estate Planning — 7 min read
Blended Family Estate Planning: Challenges, Tips, and Mistakes to Avoid
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Estate Planning — 7 min read
Create Your Business Succession Plan with This 10-Step Checklist
![Trust versus wills represented by two babies laughing with each other.](http://images.ctfassets.net/hs31rjjuxuuc/7hkCoqRuOp0hEPYBjuXy3j/176f6bfde8771484aceefd4b6e2a1fc0/2019-02-22-06.06.22-1984949004795312058_hertrustandwill.jpg)
Wills — 8 min read
Testamento y fideicomiso: ¿cúal es la diferencia y cuál es la mejor opción para usted?
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Guardianship — 10 min read
Legal Guardianship vs a Will - Which Option is Right for You
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Wills — 6 min read
Create Your Online Will in New Jersey: Estate Planning Simplified