Hook Law Attorneys Attend 2025 Stetson Special Needs Trust National Conference
Hook Law is proud to announce that attorneys Andy and Emily recently attended the 2025 Stetson Special Needs Trust National Conference, the nation’s premier advanced conference on special needs planning. This annual event, hosted by Stetson University College of Law, brings together leading professionals from across the country to share the latest developments, strategies, and best practices in the field of special needs trusts and planning.
Special needs planning is a cornerstone of our firm’s practice, and our commitment to staying at the forefront of this complex and evolving area of law is reflected in our participation in this prestigious conference. Andy and Emily joined other top attorneys, trustees, financial planners, and advocates for two days of advanced, timely classes covering a wide variety of subjects critical to serving individuals with disabilities and their families.
Conference sessions included updates on Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and Medicaid, ethical practices in elder and special needs law, strategies for protecting benefits eligibility, trustee transition challenges, and the impact of recent legislative changes. Breakout sessions addressed unique topics such as remote caregiving, immigration issues, crowdfunding for public benefits, and the intersection of child support and special needs planning. The conference also featured interactive sessions and opportunities to learn from experienced practitioners about real-world challenges and solutions.
By attending the Stetson Special Needs Trust National Conference, Andy and Emily have further enhanced their expertise and are equipped with the latest knowledge to better serve our clients and referral sources. Their participation underscores Hook Law’s dedication to providing informed, compassionate, and effective special needs planning services.
If you have questions about special needs trusts or planning for a loved one with disabilities, please contact our office. We are here to help guide you through every step of the process.
Andrew H. “Andy” Hook
757-399-7506 | 252-722-2890
ahook@hooklaw.net
After leading the firm for over 30 years, Andrew H. “Andy” Hook transitioned to Chairman of the Board of Directors in 2025. An accomplished attorney elected into the Virginia Lawyers Hall of Fame in 2021, Andy continues to enjoy a long and highly respected legal career practicing in estate and trust administration, elder law, estate planning, tax, retirement, business succession, special needs planning, long-term care, and asset protection planning. As Chairman of the Board, Andy focuses on the firm’s future while ensuring the same level of exceptional client service he has provided throughout his career. While Andy continues to serve his clients at the highest level, he is also focusing his attention on mentoring and developing the rest of Hook Law’s attorneys and paralegals to ensure consistency and continuity of the Hook Law experience for current and future clients alike.
A 1975 graduate of the University of Virginia’s School of Law, Andy is a Fellow of the American College of Trust and Estate Counsel (ACTEC) and the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA). He is also certified as an Elder Law Attorney (CELA) by the National Elder Law Foundation, a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP®), Accredited Estate Planner® (AEP®), and an accredited attorney for the preparation, presentation, and prosecution of claims for veteran benefits before the Department of Veterans Affairs. Andy is a former President of the Special Needs Alliance, a nationwide network of disability attorneys, a former Director of NAELA, and a former editor-in-chief of the NAELA Journal.
Andy resides in Virginia Beach, Virginia with his wife, Maureen. Outside of his legal practice, he enjoys exploring emerging technologies and sharing his extensive legal expertise with colleagues and peers.
Practice Areas
- Elder Law
- Estate & Trust Administration
- Estate Planning
- Asset Protection Planning
- Long-Term Care Planning
- Special Needs Planning
- Financial Planning
- Personal Injury Settlement Consulting
