Nikhil Patel serves as Senior Trust Officer with Argent Trust Company, where he works closely with individuals, families, and advisors on trust administration, estate planning strategies, and wealth transfer objectives.
Prior to joining Argent, Nikhil practiced law in San Antonio, focusing on estate planning, trust and estate administration, probate, business planning, guardianship, and special needs planning. He most recently operated his own estate planning practice and previously served as a Senior Associate at Uhl, Fitzsimons, Burton, Wolff & Rangel, PLLC, where he advised high-net-worth individuals and families on sophisticated estate, tax, and business succession planning matters.
Throughout his legal career, Nikhil guided clients through complex planning decisions, drafted comprehensive estate planning documents, and worked extensively with trusts and family wealth preservation strategies.
Before entering the legal profession, Nikhil served with the United States Peace Corps in Ethiopia as an Extension Specialist, leading community-based development projects and collaborating with government leaders, nonprofit organizations, and educational institutions to promote environmental sustainability, disability advocacy, and human rights during periods of significant regional conflict.
Nikhil earned his Juris Doctor from St. Mary’s University School of Law, where he was a staff writer for The Scholar: St. Mary’s Law Review on Race and Social Justice, and his Bachelor of Arts in History from Boston College, where he was a Division I student-athlete and team captain of the fencing program. He is licensed to practice law in Texas, serves on the Advisory Board of The Ecumenical Center for Education, Counseling, Health, and remains active in the San Antonio community through board service and volunteer leadership.
