About the Author
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
Wills — 4 min read
What is a Charitable Bequest & Why Should You Care?
Wills — 3 min read
Living Will vs Power of Attorney: What is the Difference
Wills — 4 min read
Residuary Bequests & Estate Planning
Wills — 4 min read
Understanding the Importance of Beneficiary Designations in Estate Planning
Trusts — 10 min read
Is an Asset Protection Trust Right for You?
Trusts — 5 min read
How To Prevent Trustee Embezzlement & Protect Your Trust
Trusts — 6 min read
What is a Trust Fund? Everything You Need to Know
Trusts — 5 min read
Certificate of Trust: What is it and Why Do I Need It?
Trusts — 3 min read
Schedule K-1 Form for Estates & Trusts
