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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

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Is an Asset Protection Trust Right for You?

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How To Prevent Trustee Embezzlement & Protect Your Trust

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What is a Trust Fund? Everything You Need to Know

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What Happens if You Lose Your Trust Documents?

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Certificate of Trust: What is it and Why Do I Need It?

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Schedule K-1 Form for Estates & Trusts

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Trustee vs. Power of Attorney: Differences Between a POA and Trust

Estate Planning — 10 min read

The SECURE Act & How It Could Affect Your Estate Plan

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Estate Tax & Your Estate Plan: What You Need to Know