Patricia L. Lincoln

Tricia focuses her practice on fiduciary litigation, trust and estate administration, and estate planning. With deep experience in complex wealth disputes, she represents clients in high-value matters involving the management and distribution of substantial estates and trusts.

With years of experience representing executors, trustees, and beneficiaries, Tricia skillfully guides clients through disputes involving will contests, guardianships, conservatorships, and fiduciary duties. She handles complex cases concerning will and trust validity, undue influence, and fraud, protecting her clients’ interests through both litigation and alternative dispute resolution with a practical, results-driven approach.

Tricia approaches every matter with both legal precision and empathy, recognizing the personal and emotional complexities that often accompany wealth-related disputes. She is dedicated to guiding clients through challenging situations with sensitivity, working toward practical, balanced solutions that protect interests and preserve relationships whenever possible.

Beyond her legal practice, Tricia shares her expertise as a Professor in the CFP® Executive Program at Oakland University, where she has taught Estate Planning and Advanced Case Study as an adjunct professor or guest speaker since 2018. She also plays an active role in shaping educational content for Advanced Planning Educational Group, Inc. (APEG), with an emphasis on foundational estate planning principles.

Before joining Ellis Law Group, P.L., Tricia held roles as counsel in the Private Client Department at Wiggin and Dana, L.L.P., and in the Trust, Estates, and Wealth Preservation Group at Dentons, and she also served as a Partner at Jones, McCoy, and Covington, P.A. (formerly Jones, McCoy and Lincoln, P.A.). She earned her B.A., J.D., and LL.M. in Taxation from the University of Missouri–Kansas City. Prior to her legal career, Tricia was Vice President of Retirement Concepts Group, LLC, where she was licensed in life and health insurance as well as securities (Series 6 and 63).

Away from the office, Tricia is an avid golfer and accomplished pianist, finding balance and relaxation through both pursuits. Her husband, Thad, and two stepdaughters are central to her life, as she cherishes spending quality time with her family, blending her professional dedication with a fulfilling personal life.