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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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Pour Over Will: Definition, Examples and More

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What is a Self-Proving Affidavit for a Will & Why Do You Need It?

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What is a Holographic Will (& Why It’s Not the Best Choice)

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What is a Charitable Bequest & Why Should You Care?

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Living Will vs Power of Attorney: What is the Difference

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Residuary Bequests & Estate Planning

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Understanding the Importance of Beneficiary Designations in Estate Planning