Category: Hook Law News

Although none of us can predict the future, the current state of the American economy and American politics lead many to believe that tax...

Every July, various amendments to the Virginia Code go into effect. This year, several notable changes to the law impact various areas of...

Life is pretty hectic. Between work, personal commitments and family, it’s no surprise that we sometimes let important things slide from time...

Following concerns that businesses may be taking advantage of those who received an economic impact payment, the Internal Revenue Service...

Not only is the world in the middle of an unprecedented health crisis, but you may have noticed your investments lost significant value in...

With the current state of the world, we understand that many people have concerns about their personal health and what would happen if they...

With the nation’s focus shifted to the danger posed by COVID-19 and developments unfolding almost by the minute, now is an important time...

As estate planning and elder law attorneys, our practice is dedicated to serving some of our most vulnerable citizens.  Therefore, we...

Financial Fraud is the fastest growing form of elder abuse in the nation. Elder fraud, which is also known as elder financial exploitation...

Medicare is the primary insurer for Americans over the age of 65. While it covers acute illnesses and treatment, it provides little to no...

In the Hook Law Center Newsletter dated December 23, 2019, we introduced readers to the SECURE Act, which, among other things, changed the...

As with any form of professional service, selecting the right professional matters. A recent study by Hinge marketing indicated that 68% of...

For those of us who have aging parents, it can be difficult to tell if there is a problem, or if your parent is developing dementia. One day,...

What have you heard about the probate process? That it’s a long, expensive process that should be avoided at all costs? That it wasn’t so...

On December 19, 2019 Congress passed the SECURE Act which drastically changed the tax scheme for beneficiaries of qualified retirement plans....

The REAL ID Act, passed by Congress in 2005, established minimum security standards for license issuance and production as a result of the...

One of the most common difficulties we run into is clients who have an unfunded trust.  Many people go to an estate planning attorney...

As elder law attorneys, we frequently see nursing homes attempt to wrongfully discharge clients. Under the Nursing Home Reform Act, there...

A recent case from the Circuit Court of Wythe County Virginia provided a good a reminder of why a well-drafted power of attorney is a critical...

As 2019 draws to a close, the focus for many of us will turn from holiday shopping to getting ready to file our income tax returns for the...