Category: Newsletter

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...

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...

We’re Planning a Bright Future for Hook Law Having been guided by decades of visionary leadership, we are announcing an important transition...

When it comes to probate in Virginia, one crucial detail often surprises many: only the original of a Last Will and Testament (that version...

As a Certified Elder Law Attorney (CELA), I want to inform you about important changes the Social Security Administration (SSA) is making...

I’m writing to inform you about a significant development in Virginia law that may affect you or your loved ones. House Bill 1242, known...

When most people are asked about their “estate plan,” they think about who they want to receive their assets upon their death. Some people...

Most people think about senior citizens and people with an illness when considering estate planning. Estate planning is important for business...

            As someone who is in the middle of raising children and experiencing the...

Estate planning often involves the transition of a small or family-owned business to the next generation. Despite best plans and practices...

Personal injury attorneys, and their clients, often seek the advice of elder law attorneys when complicated issues associated with Supplemental...

When a loved one passes away, often the relatives of the deceased are tasked with the difficult responsibility of wrapping up the estate....

The majority of households in the United States have a dog, cat, bird, or other furry, feathered or scaled animal companion. Of those households,...

Anyone watching the news in the last six weeks has heard gloom and doom predictions for the economy and the stock market. Many look at bar...

We often advise clients that they should review their estate planning documents (Wills, Trusts, Advance Medical Directives, General Durable...