The MedCottage is a new type of portable, small dwelling. Designed by a Virginia-based company with advice from Virginia Tech Corporate Research...
Question – I live in a different city than my parents. Keeping in touch by telephone and making long trips to help my parents with their...
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) administers the Improved Pension Benefit with Aid and Attendance, commonly referred to as Aid and...
A ground-breaking new medical training facility, one focusing on the care of older patients, was just opened. The Simulation Lab for the Education...
The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA or Stimulus Bill) includes a one-time payment of $250 to anyone who received any...
Though it was a long, often contentious time coming, Congress did finally approve a bill to reduce what everyone dubbed the “fiscal...
The latest population projections support researchers’ estimates that there will be more than 1.8 million people over the age of 60...
Question: I am the primary caregiver for my elderly mother. I have become aware of the daily stress and emotional and physical impact it is...
Identity theft can occur in a number of ways, including someone hacking into an online account, stealing a credit card number or bank account...
Hook Law Center often hears from children who are concerned that their parents may not have an estate plan in place. Many children are concerned...
Researchers at the Bureau of Labor Statistics interview people every day to see how they managed the tasks of the previous day – everything...
When people hear the term “estate planning,” they often think of a wealthy older gentleman managing extensive business and personal...
One of the last things a parent wants to think about is what will happen to a child if something were to happen. However, deciding who shall...
We never know when an emergency situation might happen. Because of this, it is important for every person to carry emergency contact information...
As individuals age, often the most important sign of independence is the ability to drive. There are increasing conflicts between public safely...
Question – Is it important to have an advance medical directive as part of your estate plan? Answer – Yes, an advance...
Pre-planning your funeral service and burial can be one of the most thoughtful gifts to leave your loved ones. Here are several reasons why...
Estate planning is the process by which a person plans for the management of his or her assets, affairs and healthcare if he or she becomes...
A new development occurred on January 1, 2010, that affects the vast majority of our clients. Changes to the federal estate tax will affect...
Hook Law Center is often asked how can a client provide for a pet if the client becomes disabled or dies? Many states have adopted statutes...