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Virginia — February 13th, 2026 — Hook Law is proud to announce a significant result from the firm’s most recent jury trial, led by attorney...

When someone passes without a will in Virginia, the estate is settled under the Commonwealth’s intestacy laws. The term “Intestate”...

When a parent or loved one starts needing more support, the terminology shows up fast. “Elder law” and “elder care”...

Hook Law is proud to share that several of our attorneys have been recognized in Coastal Virginia Magazine’s 2026 Top Lawyers list. This annual...

When estate planning, many clients focus on wills, trusts, and asset distribution—but overlooking funeral preferences can result in unnecessary...

Are Paid Title Monitoring Services Worth It? A Legal Perspective for Virginia Homeowners With rising reports of deed fraud and seller impersonation...

Overview The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), enacted July 4, 2025, is one of the most sweeping budget-reconciliation laws since the Affordable...

By: Allison Emborski Picture this: dad remarries, children meet stepmom, and things are seemingly fine. The children think their father’s...

Hook Law is proud to announce that attorneys Andy and Emily recently attended the 2025 Stetson Special Needs Trust National Conference, the...

Planning for the future, whether due to disability, death, or unforeseen circumstances, can feel overwhelming. Protecting what you’ve built...

Since 2024, seniors across the United States have been defrauded of more than $1 billion, underscoring the growing sophistication of modern...

Guardianship plays a critical role in safeguarding the interests of incapacitated individuals in Virginia. The Commonwealth has recently introduced...

Special Needs Trusts (SNTs) are vital tools for preserving public benefits eligibility while managing financial resources for individuals...

By: Sheri Thomas If you’ll be 65 or older in 2025, a recent tax law—the One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBB)—could lower your tax bill from 2025...

What Is Laches? Laches is a legal doctrine that bars a claim when there has been an unreasonable delay in asserting a right, and that delay...

For many families, the home is more than just a financial asset—it’s a place of deep emotional significance and generational legacy. When...

A recent Fourth Circuit decision (Boyd v. Metropolitan Life Ins. Co.) reinforces a critical but often overlooked point: under federal ERISA...

April is Parkinson’s Awareness Month. As elder law attorneys, we often represent clients who have Parkinson’s Disease or clients with a loved...

Elder financial exploitation is a widespread issue with severe consequences. The World Health Organization estimates that 6.8% of aging adults...

As an ACTEC Fellow, I often get asked about the best strategies for estate planning, and one topic that frequently comes up is the use of...