Legal power for seniors, the disabled, and their advocates.

Oast & Hook has been at the forefront of protecting seniors and the disabled in the Hampton Roads region of Virginia and in Eastern North Carolina. Whether you’re looking for a plan to avoid probate or a comprehensive financial plan, we have elder law attorneys who can help. The elderly and the disabled should not be a victims of the law; they should be empowered by it.

Experts in elder law.

At Oast & Hook we concentrate in elder law. We represent older persons, disabled persons, their families, and their advocates. The practice of elder law includes estate planning, investment and insurance advice, estate and trust administration, powers of attorney, advance medical directives, titling of assets and designations of beneficiaries, guardianships, conservatorships, and public entitlements (Medicaid, Medicare, Social Security, and SSI), veterans benefits, disability planning, income tax planning and preparation, bill paying and account management and reporting, care management, and fiduciary services. We also handle litigation involving these issues, such as will contests and estate administration disputes.

Oast & Hook is one of the pioneers in the field of elder law and has a very large base of satisfied clients. The firm has a national reputation and receives referrals from lawyers and other professionals from around the country. We are distinguished from other elder law firms in that we have a large staff that is always available to assist you at every step of the way. We have expertise in navigating all areas of elder and disability law and in maximizing savings and providing solutions for our clients. We’ll help guide you step by step through the maze of legal, financial, and practical issues you may face.

Prudent investment advice.

Through our "Clients First" approach, Oast & Hook Financial Services LLC provides you with an independent, objective analysis of your investment and insurance portfolio. This ensures that your investments and insurance policies are appropriate for your needs, are tax efficient, and meet your investment and insurance objectives.

Members of the Special Needs Alliance.

It takes a special kind of attorney to watch out for the unique needs of disabled clients. Oast & Hook is a Virginia member of the Special Needs Alliance (SNA), a nationwide network of disability attorneys. As members of this alliance, we assist personal injury attorneys in resolving their cases to enhance the judgments and awards of their disabled clients and to maintain the eligibility of these clients for SSI and Medicaid. We are experienced in protecting the public benefits of persons with special needs and in assisting with the management of their assets.

Serving Hampton Roads and Northeastern North Carolina

Oast & Hook is proud to serve the Peninsula, Southside, and Northeastern North Carolina which includes the following cities: Camden, Chesapeake, Eastern Shore, Edenton, Elizabeth City, Franklin, Hampton, Hampton Roads, Herford, Isle of Wight, Newport News, Norfolk, Outer Banks, Poquoson, Portsmouth, Richmond, Smithfield, Suffolk, Virginia Beach, Williamsburg, Yorktown, and Zuni.