Meet Attorney Thomas A. Vick: A Hometown Approach to Estate Planning and Elder Law in Greenwood, Indiana
From a solo law practice to a growing team, Thomas A. Vick has built Vick Law around a simple belief: families deserve an attorney who takes the time to understand their lives, their concerns, and the people they love.
For Thomas A. Vick, caring for others was part of everyday life long before he became an attorney. Growing up with a mother who was a teacher and a father who was a preacher, Thomas saw firsthand what it meant to serve a community. His mother devoted her career to educating children, while his father spent his time teaching, and helping families through some of life's most difficult moments. In their home, service wasn't something you talked about. It was something you did. Those early lessons stayed with Thomas and eventually shaped the kind of law practice he wanted to build.
Today, as the founder of Vick Law, P.C., an estate planning and elder law firm in Greenwood, Indiana, Thomas continues to approach his work with those same values. He believes that good legal planning begins with listening, understanding what matters to a family, and helping people make informed decisions about their future.
There is something meaningful about building a business in the community you call home. Thomas understands the values of families throughout Greenwood, Center Grove, and Southside Indianapolis. Many have worked hard for decades, raised children, purchased homes, built businesses, and made sacrifices to provide opportunities for the next generation. They may not consider themselves wealthy, but what they've built matters.
For some, the greatest concern is making sure their children are cared for if something unexpected happens. Others are approaching retirement and wondering whether their estate plan is still appropriate. Adult children may be trying to understand how to help aging parents who can no longer manage everything independently. These are the kinds of conversations Thomas has built his practice around. His goal has never been to make estate planning feel complicated or intimidating. He wants clients to feel comfortable asking questions, discussing concerns, and understanding the legal options available to them because the decisions families make today can affect the people they love for years to come.
Building Vick Law, One Family at a Time
Thomas started Vick Law as a solo attorney. Like many small business owners, he wore nearly every hat. He was the attorney meeting with clients, preparing documents, answering questions, managing the business, and working to establish a reputation in the community. Growing a law practice takes more than opening an office and waiting for the phone to ring. It takes trust. It takes relationships. Most importantly, it takes consistently showing people that their concerns matter.
Over time, families began turning to Vick Law for help with wills, trusts, powers of attorney, probate, elder law, and Medicaid planning. As the practice grew, so did the need for additional support. Today, Vick Law has grown into a team that includes Thomas, Associate Attorney Jonas G. Wells, Medicaid Legal Assistant & Paralegal Brandon Okes, Estate Planning Legal Assistant Noah Thompson, and a marketing director.
For Thomas, that growth represents building a law firm that can serve more families while maintaining the personal attention that was important to him when he first opened his doors. Having a team also allows the firm to provide support throughout the planning process, from the first phone call to preparing documents, answering questions, and helping clients understand what comes next. Although the firm has grown, Thomas remains committed to the approach that helped build it: treating clients like people, not case numbers.
Why Estate Planning Matters to Thomas
Estate planning is deeply personal. When someone sits down with an estate planning attorney, they're often discussing subjects they don't regularly talk about, even with their closest family members.
What happens if I die unexpectedly? Who would raise my children? What happens to our home? Will my spouse be financially secure? Who can make decisions if I become incapacitated?
Sometimes those conversations are difficult. They may involve complicated family relationships, concerns about an adult child, a second marriage, or the possibility that a loved one will eventually need nursing home care. Thomas understands that families aren't simply looking for documents but guidance. A will, trust, or power of attorney is only useful if it addresses the circumstances and goals of the person signing it.
That's why Vick Law approaches estate planning as a conversation rather than a one-size-fits-all service. Whether someone is creating their first estate plan or reviewing documents prepared years ago, Thomas wants clients to understand what they're signing, why it matters, and how the different parts of their plan work together.
Helping Greenwood Families Navigate Elder Law and Medicaid Planning
As Vick Law has grown, helping older adults and their families navigate the legal concerns surrounding aging and long-term care has become an important part of the practice. These situations can be especially difficult because families are often making decisions under pressure.
An aging parent may experience a fall, receive a dementia diagnosis, or suddenly need more assistance than the family can provide at home. Adult children may find themselves researching assisted living, nursing home care, Medicaid eligibility, and legal authority to make decisions, sometimes all within a matter of days. Questions about the family home, savings, and the cost of long-term care can add another layer of concern.
Through Vick Law's elder law and Indiana Medicaid planning services, Thomas helps families understand the legal issues that may affect their decisions. Depending on the circumstances, planning may involve financial powers of attorney, healthcare directives, guardianship considerations, long-term care planning, Medicaid eligibility rules, Medicaid Asset Protection Trusts, or questions about Medicaid Estate Recovery.
There are no simple answers that apply to every family. Timing, financial circumstances, health needs, existing legal documents, and Indiana Medicaid rules can all affect the options available. Families deserve clear explanations of those considerations so they can make thoughtful decisions rather than relying on assumptions or misinformation.
For families who begin planning early, there may be more time to consider different strategies. However, if you're already facing a care crisis, understanding the available legal options can still be an important first step.
A Growing Law Firm With the Same Commitment to Personal Service
One of the challenges of growing any business is making sure the qualities that made it successful don't get lost along the way. For Thomas, that means remembering why he started Vick Law in the first place. He wanted to build a law practice where families could have meaningful conversations about their concerns and receive legal guidance that reflected their individual circumstances.
As the team has expanded, that commitment has remained central to the firm. The additional attorneys and staff help Vick Law support clients through estate planning, probate, and elder law matters while allowing Thomas to continue developing the practice and serving the community.
The firm also looks forward to continuing its educational outreach, helping Greenwood and Southside Indianapolis families better understand estate planning, long-term care concerns, and the decisions that deserve attention before a crisis occurs. Thomas knows that many people delay meeting with an attorney because they aren't sure where to begin, what questions to ask, or whether their circumstances warrant legal planning.
His message is simple: you don't have to have everything figured out before starting the conversation.
Looking Ahead: Continuing to Serve Greenwood and Southside Indianapolis
From a solo attorney to a growing law firm, Thomas is grateful for the families who have placed their trust in Vick Law. Each new client represents an opportunity to help someone think through important decisions, prepare for the future, or navigate a difficult season of life. For Thomas, the values he learned growing up with a teacher for a mother and a preacher for a father are still at the heart of his work.
Listen carefully. Treat people with respect. Take your responsibilities seriously. Look for opportunities to serve.
As Vick Law continues to grow, Thomas and his team look forward to building relationships with more families throughout Greenwood, Center Grove, Johnson County, and the greater Southside Indianapolis community. The firm may look different from the one-man practice Thomas started years ago, but the reason behind the work hasn't changed.
Helping families care for the people they love, understand their options, and plan for what comes next.
Get to Know Vick Law
Whether you're starting your first estate plan, considering a trust, helping an aging parent, or facing questions about Indiana Medicaid planning, Vick Law is here to help you understand your options. Our attorneys work with individuals and families on estate planning, elder law, Medicaid planning, probate, and related legal matters. We take the time to understand your circumstances and discuss planning strategies that fit your needs and goals.
Thomas A. Vick and the entire Vick Law team look forward to serving you and your family.
Contact Vick Law to schedule a consultation.
Vick Law, P.C.
3209 W. Smith Valley Rd., Suite 113
Greenwood, IN 46142
(317) 884-3133
www.vicklaw.org
This article is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice or establish an attorney-client relationship.
