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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

End of Life Planning — 5 min read

After a Death: How to Notify Credit Card Companies

Probate — 4 min read

Who Can Petition for Probate of Will in California? What You Need to Know

Estate Planning — 5 min read

Probate Surety Bonds: What You Need to Know

Wills — 15 min read

How to Write Your Own DIY Will

Wills — 6 min read

EWill Legislation: Where We Stand and What Lies Ahead

Wills — 7 min read

EWills and Privacy– Addressing Security Concerns, Safeguarding Personal Information, Understanding Electronic Signatures, and the Role of Blockchain Technology

Wills — 4 min read

E-Will: Everything You Should Know About Electronic Wills

Wills — 5 min read

eWills: Navigating Estate Planning from Anywhere in the World

Wills — 4 min read

How to Create an Electronic Will in Arizona

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