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As the ease of managing accounts and finances online continues to increase, many of our clients wonder which documents, records, and papers...

This is the second article in a three-part series discussing Elder Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation. In Part One, we discussed the definitions...

It seems as though there is a myth circulating among aging adults that it is wise or prudent to add a child’s name to the title of one’s real...

On April 17, the acting director of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services issued a policy clarification to all state Medicaid Directors...

Tuesday, April 17th, 2018 is the deadline for most taxpayers to file their federal income tax return and pay any tax liability that is owed....

Many people do not understand the complexities involved in administering a decedent’s estate. Estate administration can be even more problematic...

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...