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Grandparents who work and raise dependent grandchildren may be eligible for the earned income tax credit (“EITC”), which is a refundable tax...

A recent Court decision out of West Virginia has many trial lawyers concerned about nursing homes being able to enforce the arbitration clause...

As you approach retirement, it is always a good idea to plan for your future, including developing a plan for what will happen when you pass...

A recent New York Times article highlighted a subject which is not often discussed but should be.  While gun ownership is generally on...

The U.S. tax system is a pay-as-you-go system, which means that individuals must make four quarterly installment payments (due on April 15th,...

A common question we receive from clients is whether he or she must name a Virginia resident to serve as an executor of his or her will.  While...

The Department of Veteran Affairs (“VA”) has published a final rule relating to the needs-based VA pension benefit for veterans and spouses....

The Department of Veteran Affairs (“VA”) has published a final rule relating to the needs-based VA pension benefit for veterans and spouses....

On September 18, 2018, the Department of Veterans Affairs (“VA”) published its final rule for needs-based benefits, including the VA pension...

Making the decision to have your parent or loved one move into a long-term care facility can be difficult. Maybe you have been caring for...

As a follow-up to our Elder Abuse series, we are pleased to inform you of some new rules issued for the financial services industry that are...

Lay people often mistakenly suppose that seeking legal counsel for advice on the administration of an estate is always more expensive than...

This month Americans lost the Queen of Soul and, while it is a tragedy within the music world, the passing of Aretha Franklin highlights a...

Hook Law Center will be sponsoring our “Shred With A Purpose” event to support the Alzheimer’s Association THIS Saturday,...

One of the most common questions we get from clients is whether they should transfer their house to their children. The answer to this question...

As Generation X approaches its retirement years and the Baby Boomer generation is in the midst of theirs, this question should be on the minds...

What if your mother or father assured you that you should expect some version of an inheritance after death, but the Will reveals that you...

On July 11, 2018, the IRS announced in IR-2018-148 that certain veterans who received disability severance payments after January 17, 1991,...

A recent study has found that anxiety during middle age may be linked to higher rates of dementia late in life.  The study followed almost...

One of the biggest problems faced in estate and trust administration is the liquidation of qualified assets, such as a 401k or IRA. Often,...