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Many people know that they won’t become eligible for Medicaid until their countable assets are down to a very low number. In Virginia, that...

On February 22, 2018, the Department of Justice issued a press release announcing the “largest coordinated sweep of elder fraud cases in history.”...

There is, of course, a great allure to the idea of owning an apartment in New York City, a summer fishing cabin in Alaska, or a beach house...

As part of an elder law practice, we assist with a large number of estate plans.  Typically, an estate plan is designed to plan for disability...

Over the years, clients have often asked whether or not their Social Security benefits are taxable. The answer is that it typically depends...

In June 2012, Nancy D’Ambrosio (“Nancy”) suffered a stroke that resulted in a need for 24-hour care services. She subsequently executed a...

One of the most common questions estate planning attorneys receive is the proverbial, “Should I have a will or a trust?” Although the answer...

Currently, more than 5 million Americans are living with dementia, and that number is expected to increase to over 16 million by the year...

Well, it’s that time of year again—cold and flu season! If you haven’t had either one, you’re extremely fortunate. Experts tell us that more...

The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (“TCJA”) resulted in major changes to the individual and corporate income tax rates that take effect January 1,...

It is not uncommon for clients to come into the office with bank and brokerage accounts held jointly with another. The common explanation...

How Long Should You Keep Your Records? With tax time fast approaching, what a better time to clean out those file cabinets. But how long should...

The professionals at Hook Law Center are frequently asked to assist our clients with estate, long-term care, and investment planning. Unfortunately,...

The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 (“TCJA”) was enacted into law on December 22, 2017. The TCJA represents the most significant overhaul of...

All eyes have been on Congress in recent weeks to see what would happen with regard to tax reform.  Republicans released their final...

On December 14, 2017, in Donal A. Irvin, in his capacity as Executor of the Estate of Declan Patrick Irving v. Carol DiVito, et al, the Virginia...

What to do when your client or a family member dies or becomes incapacitated during litigation. As elder law attorneys, we routinely deal...

It’s that time of year again when families gather to celebrate the holidays. For many, it may have been months or a year since they visited...

Last week the US House of Representatives passed a tax bill that appears to overhaul the Internal Revenue Code as it has existed since 1986. ...

There are increasingly more websites offering do-it-yourself estate planning documents at a very low cost.  If you’re trying...