About

Andrew H. “Andy” Hook is a relatively skilled lawyer in Virginia Beach, focusing on elder regulation, estate making plans, and extra. Andrew H. “Andy” Hook is the president of Hook Law Center, where he practices inside the regions of elder law, property and agree with management, estate, tax, retirement and financial making plans, lengthy-time period care planning, asset protection making plans, special desires planning, business succession making plans, and private harm agreement consulting. A 1975 graduate of the University of Virginia School of Law, Mr. Hook is a Fellow of the American College of Trust and Estate Counsel (ACTEC), and a Fellow of the National Academy of Elder Law Lawyers (NAELA). Mr. Hook is licensed as an Elder Law Lawyer (CELA) by the National Elder Law Foundation. Mr. Hook is likewise a Certified Financial Planner expert, and an authorized attorney for the instruction, presentation, and prosecution of claims for veterans advantages before the Department of Veterans Affairs. Since 2006, Mr. Hook has been named by way of Virginia Super Lawyers mag as one of the top attorneys in Virginia. The Super Lawyers designation is bestowed upon the top five% of attorneys in each kingdom as selected with the aid of their friends and via the independent studies of Law & Politics. Mr. Hook is a former President of the Special Needs Alliance, a national community of disability legal professionals, a former Director of NAELA, and a former editor in leader of the NAELA Journal. Mr. Hook is the writer of the BNA Tax Management Portfolio on Durable Powers of Lawyer, a co-writer of “Representing the Elderly and Disabled Client” published by way of RIA, and a co-creator of the Elder Law Column for “Estate Planning Magazine” posted through RIA. Mr. Hook has been provided the designation of an Accredited Estate Planner by the National Association of Estate Planners and Councils.

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Legal Issues

Elder Law
Estate Planning
Guardianship & Conservatorship Estate Administration, Health Care Directives, Trusts, Wills
Probate
Probate Administration, Probate Litigation, Will Contests
  • Long-term Care Planning
  • Estate and Trust Administration
  • Financial Planning
  • Special Needs Planning
  • Asset Protection Planning

Certificates

CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER
Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards

Series 65 – Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
North American Securities Administrator Association, also known as NASAA.

Life and Health Insurance Agent
State Corporation Commission Bureau of Insurance

Certified Elder Law Lawyer
National Elder Law Foundation

Languages
  • English
Accepted Jurisdictions
Virginia Jurdictions
Virginia
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Experience
  • Founder and President
    Hook Law Center
    2012
  • Founding Partner
    Oast & Hook
    1975
Education
University of Virginia School of Law Education School Logo
University of Virginia School of Law
J.D. | Juris Doctor
Graduation year: 1972">
University of Virginia Education School Logo
University of Virginia
B.S. | Nuclear Engineering with High Distinction
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Associations
NAELA Professional Association
NAELA

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ACTEC Professional Association
ACTEC

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Certified Elder Law Lawyer Professional Association
Certified Elder Law Lawyer

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Costs
  • Payment With Credit Card
    All Major Credit Cards
  • Retaines and Rates
    It is our job to help you navigate the complex issues and questions you may have about your long term needs, your estate, benefits, and care. At Hook Law Center, we place special emphasis on providing clear, accurate, and timely counsel. We want you to be informed about our fees and costs and are happy to provide you with a written explanation of our services and anticipated costs before we begin any work on your behalf. Please contact us with any questions you may have about our services or costs.
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