Category: Hook Law News

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...

Applying for Medicaid can be an overwhelming process. If your application is denied, this process can become even more stressful and confusing....

Making the decision to move a loved one to a long-term-care facility is never easy. Finding the right facility can be even harder. If you...

In incredibly simple terms, blockchain is a shared ledger that details activity and transactions of specific assets. The ledger is instantly...

So, you are the guardian and conservator of a loved one, and now you and your loved one are moving out of state. Do you know that there are...

As seniors age, the likelihood that they will need long-term care in a nursing home increases. However, the reality is that most people do...

Unfortunately, financial abuse of seniors in the form of scams and fraud have existed for quite some time. With every new version of a scam...

Recently I became aware that government mail, including mail from the Social Security Administration, does not get forwarded with a U.S. Postal...

Property being transferred from one generation to another by intestate succession is considered “heirs’ property.” According to Virginia law,...

As the years go on, the times we share with friends and family live on in one of two ways – through the stories we tell from memory, and through...

Having an estate plan is important at every stage of life. Having a will makes the disposition of your assets at your death much easier for...

If you are a child with aging parents, you may be watching them closely and wondering if some of their actions are signs of normal aging or...

Many people who seek advice regarding a plan for a loved one with a disability believe that it centers around a trust. Unfortunately, a proper...

We at Hook Law Center aim to emphasize of the importance of planning for your future. Time can bring about a plethora of uncertainties; these...

When examining whether you are ready to retire, the question on your mind should inevitably be, “can I sustain my expected standard of living...

Elder law and estate planning serve two different – but equally vital – functions. The main difference is that elder law is focused...