As of the November 23rd letter from the Administrator of the U.S. General Services Administration to President-Elect Joe Biden allowing the start of the presidential transition, the 2020 Presidential election is (mostly) decided in favor of President-Elect Biden. This article…
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A Letter to Our Clients: 2020 Year-End Planning
Dear Client: I am writing to you as we reach the end of this extraordinary and difficult year. Although the year is nearing an end, the events we have experienced undoubtedly will have an effect well into the future. Naturally,…
Before You Return to Work: Your Financial Health Checklist
As the coronavirus pandemic continues to linger, many of us are nevertheless facing a return to work as our children return to school this fall. This article will discuss some ideas for keeping your financial health in check as you…
Debunking Five Common Medicaid Myths
As an elder law attorney, I often meet with clients who do not fully understand the importance of long-term care planning. Even more frequently, I have conversations with clients about various misconceptions they have about Medicaid. Having an attorney who…

Attorney Shannon Laymon-Pecoraro To Offer Legal, Estate And Health Planning Services To Pennsylvania Seniors
Hook Law Center Attorney and Shareholder Shannon Laymon-Pecoraro, who has family ties to Pennsylvania, will spearhead the effort to introduce…
Beware of COVID-19 Scams
Criminally-minded individuals will choose to take advantage of almost any situation if they perceive a possible benefit to them. Unfortunately, the coronavirus pandemic is no exception. As of June 4, 2020, the Federal Trade Commission estimated that coronavirus-related scams have…
Breaking News – Stimulus Checks to a Deceased Individual Must Be Returned
On May 6, 2020 the IRS issued new guidance as it pertains to the receipt of Economic Impact Payment (EIP) checks. Specifically, the IRS has indicated that if an individual was deceased at the time payment was received, the payment…

Breaking News – Change In Tax Filing Deadline
Today, Friday March 20, 2020, Treasury Secretary, Steven Mnuchin, announced that the Internal Revenue Service has extended the tax filing…