Category: Hook Law News

The Corporate Transparency Act (CTA), enacted in 2021, is a federal law designed to combat illegal activities such as money laundering, terrorist...

Dear Valued Client, With President Trump’s re-election and Republican control of the Senate and  the House, we anticipate some...

As the old adage says – there are only two certainties in life, death and taxes. While a properly executed estate plan will address...

Our Tejal D. Desai joins Coast Live to discuss the basics of succession planning for business owners, and why it’s critical to have...

This is a question I receive often. Not just from clients but from friends and family too. My answer is always the same . . . “it depends.”...

Researchers from Massachusetts General Hospital and the University of California have developed a tool to study factors that predict mortality....

One of the less commonly encountered issues the personal representative of an estate will encounter is the transfer of firearms from a decedent’s...

Earlier this month, we all heard or read the news that three different banks collapsed: Silicon Valley Bank, the second largest bank failure...

Navigating end-of-life decisions and care needs is extremely difficult for most families. While it is never pleasant to deal with these issues,...

During an emergency or at the end of life, you may face questions about a loved one’s wishes with regards to medical treatment and not be...

If you have been through the financial planning process, especially as it relates to retirement planning, you are probably familiar with the...

This past week the nation was stunned by Bruce Willis’ diagnosis of dementia. Media reports that his family is shocked and saddened by the...

As elder law attorneys, one of the most common questions we are asked is whether Medicaid will take or confiscate someone’s home. The short...

In the Wake of Browne et al. vs. Williamsburg Facility Operations, LLC, et al. The Norfolk Circuit Court recently held that qualification...

Readers may recall the passage of the Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement (SECURE) Act in December of 2019, which resulted...

It’s no secret that seniors can become lonely as they age. Whether it is from the death of a spouse, deaths of friends, or isolation due to...

Shoppers in the U.S., on average, incurred $1,054 in debt over the 2017 holiday season. If those shoppers chose to pay only the minimum payment...

What is the “grandparent scam” and how does it work? Unfortunately, seniors are often the targets of scams looking to cheat them out of their...

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...

The holidays present an opportunity for loved ones near and far to gather together for celebration and reminiscing. However, it is important...