Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Trusted Estate Planning & Legal Services in Virginia Beach, VA
Oast & Hook has been dedicated to providing comprehensive legal and financial planning solutions for over 40 years. Our team of nationally recognized professionals specializes in estate planning, long-term care, and trust administration, serving clients across Virginia and North Carolina. We prioritize a holistic approach, combining legal expertise with personalized strategies to safeguard clients' wealth and futures. Founded on principles of collaboration and client-centric service, we strive to deliver efficient, creative solutions tailored to individual needs.Our multidisciplinary team includes attorneys, certified planners, and specialists in elder law, ensuring clients receive thorough guidance through complex legal matters. With offices in Virginia Beach and Suffolk, we remain committed to accessibility, transparency, and excellence in every aspect of our practice.
Services
Estate Planning
Long-Term Care Planning
Trust Administration
Probate Services
Special Needs Planning
Guardianships
Retirement Planning
Fiduciary Litigation
Details
- Year established: 1949
Highlights and features
- We offer 40+ years of experience in elder law and estate planning.
- Our team includes certified elder law attorneys and financial specialists.
- We provide personalized, holistic solutions for complex legal matters.
- Our offices serve Virginia and North Carolina with local expertise.
- We combine legal excellence with compassionate, client-centered service.
What people say
Patient and understanding team
Exceptional knowledge of estate law
Personalized and thorough service
Simplified complicated processes
Highly recommend for end-of-life planning
Services
Estate Planning
Estate planning ensures your assets and wishes are legally protected for future generations. Oast & Hook creates customized strategies to safeguard wealth, minimize tax burdens, and establish clear directives for asset distribution. Our attorneys combine legal expertise with financial insight to address unique family and business needs.
Long-Term Care Planning
Long-term care planning prepares families for future healthcare needs while preserving financial stability. We develop Medicaid-compliant strategies, special needs trusts, and care coordination plans to ensure quality support for aging loved ones without compromising family resources.
Trust Administration
Trust administration involves managing and distributing trust assets according to legal requirements and grantor intentions. Our team handles complex trust matters, including tax compliance, beneficiary communications, and fiduciary responsibilities, ensuring smooth execution of estate plans.
Special Needs Planning
Special needs planning creates legal frameworks to protect individuals with disabilities while maintaining government benefit eligibility. We establish specialized trusts and guardianships to ensure lifelong care and financial security for vulnerable family members.
Probate Services
Probate services guide executors through court-supervised estate administration. Our attorneys assist with will validation, debt settlement, asset distribution, and tax filings to efficiently resolve decedent affairs while minimizing family conflicts.
People
Andrew Hook
Chairman of the Board
Andrew Hook leads Oast & Hook with decades of elder law expertise, focusing on estate planning and wealth preservation. He emphasizes client education and innovative solutions for complex legal challenges.
Tejal D. Desai
Chief Executive Officer
Tejal Desai oversees Oast & Hook's strategic growth as CEO, combining legal acumen with operational leadership. She specializes in elder law and advocates for comprehensive, compassionate client care.
Kelly Roulaine
Director of Operations
Kelly Roulaine manages daily operations at Oast & Hook, ensuring efficient service delivery. With a background in legal administration, she focuses on client experience and team coordination.
Questions
What areas do you serve?
We serve Virginia and North Carolina, including Virginia Beach, Suffolk, Richmond, and surrounding regions.
What legal services do you offer?
Our services include estate planning, trust administration, long-term care planning, special needs trusts, and probate assistance.
How can I start the planning process?
Contact us for a consultation to discuss your specific needs and create a tailored legal strategy.
Are your attorneys certified in elder law?
Yes, we have Certified Elder Law Attorneys (CELA) and specialists in estate and trust planning.
Can you help with Medicaid planning?
Yes, we specialize in Medicaid-compliant strategies to protect assets while qualifying for benefits.
