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Hurricane Ian made landfall in the U.S. this past week, leaving a terrible path of destruction in its wake. It is times like these when we...

If you are the agent under a Power of Attorney or Healthcare Power of Attorney for a parent, you know that your parent has entrusted you with...

If you have cryptoassets, such as cryptocurrency (i.e., Bitcoin) or nonfungible tokens, it is critical to make sure that your estate plan...

Many clients come to our office and want to limit an inheritance to, or completely disinherit, a spouse, due to a number of reasons.  It could...

Fall is among us and with colder weather fast approaching; we will soon be spending more time inside. What better time to clean out your closets...

By Maureen E. Hook, Ph.D. Do you want to lessen your chances of being diagnosed with Alzheimer’s later in life? Then, there is a simple, dietary...

What is the secret to living a longer, healthier, happier life? An article in the AARP Bulletin reviews the answers to this question as provided...

In an ideal world, everyone would get along with each member of their family. There would be no question about providing for all of your children...

October 19th through the 25th is National Estate Planning Awareness Week, one of the main goals of which is to educate and assist the general...

It seems like the state of the United States economy is on all our minds these days.  High inflation.  Rising interest rates. ...

The AARP Bulletin often highlights the many effects of the loss or theft of one’s wallet or purse. Remaining diligent about keeping your belongings...

Originally written by Maureen Hook, Ph.D. It’s probably not a surprise that most people in America are in denial about aging, and therefore,...

Originally written by Maureen E. Hook, Ph.D. For centuries, many people have considered the face to be a window to the soul. It is after all...

Cryptocurrency is a virtual currency that is secured by cryptography, which makes it nearly impossible to counterfeit or double-spend,[1]...

Ensuring your estate plan is up-to-date is a critical part of ensuring that your lifetime’s work benefits you and your family the way YOU...

A headache no one wants to deal with — but over 13 million Americans fell victim to last year — is identify theft. Take these steps to minimize...

Several of us at the Hook Law Center are pet owners.  Our pets are important to us, like members of our families.  We find that many of our...

In 2022, the federal estate tax exemption is $12.06 million. This means that an individual can pass up to $12.06 million without paying a...

No one likes to imagine what will happen if a loved one is diagnosed with dementia. The reality of a dementia diagnosis is difficult and heartbreaking...

If you have been reading this newsletter for any period of time, you likely are aware of the importance of having comprehensive, up-to-date...