Erik D. Spykman, attorney
Rick has been practising law and doing what he enjoys most – solving problems and helping people – for years. Trusted by corporate leaders, entrepreneurs, and high net worth individuals, he provides sound counsel to help clients move forward with confidence.
The quality of Rick’s guidance stems from deep experience in estate planning, real estate, business transactions and counseling, and other areas that help him to anticipate and resolve the issues that often arise for individuals and businesses. Despite the diversity of his practice, his approach is remarkably consistent: Rick views the practice of law as one in which the people are the subject matter, not the wills or trusts, assets, agreements or transactions.
Rick has a long history of leadership with church, education, and community service organizations. In his free time, he enjoys Great Lakes boating, outdoor activities, reading, and traveling with family.
Rick is a graduate of Calvin University and the University of Notre Dame Law School. He is rated AV “Preeminent” and endorsed for “High Ethical Standing” by Martindale-Hubbell, a leading peer review survey, and is licensed to practice law in Indiana and Michigan.
Brenda S. Thomas, trust administrator
Brenda Thomas is a Trust Administrator and paralegal focusing on trust and estate administration. Brenda has over twenty years of experience working in trust administration and operations and plays a lead role in providing exceptional fiduciary services to beneficiaries of trusts, estates, and other clients.
Brenda works closely with trust grantors and beneficiaries, handling and processing distributions, bill payments, collecting and transferring assets, record keeping, communications, and other fiduciary services tasks.
Brenda enjoys building relationships with clients and their families and assisting them with their long term plans.