Michael Hooker

  4.4 – 13 reviews   • Elder law attorney

Michael Hooker 01060

We help you protect what you have earned, to use as you intended. In doing so we help assure you and those you love that your overall well-being is a priority. Our legal services exclusively specialize in the area of elder law. Our firm is unique in that our services extend beyond the realm of the law. Our team of professionals includes a social worker, a nurse, a medicaid specialist, a probate/fiduciary specialist, and an estate planning paralegal so we can provide expert legal, financial and social services for elders and their families.

Hours

Friday9AM–4PM
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed
Monday9AM–4PM
Tuesday9AM–4PM
Wednesday9AM–4PM
Thursday9AM–4PM

Address and Contact Information

Address: 25 Main St Suite #439, Northampton, MA 01060

Phone: (413) 582-0200

Website: http://www.elderlawservice.com/

Services

Elder Law Attorney
Asset Protection and Medicaid Planning
Attorney Hooker strives to protect your assets in the event you need long-term care in the community or in a skilled nursing facility.
Care Management
Our Nurse and Social Worker evaluate elders in the private setting, make recommendations for care and placement and assist with navigating community and facility based care.
Estate Planning
We prepare Wills, Powers of Attorney, Health Care Proxies and Trusts (including Supplemental Needs Trust) to ensure your wishes are clear, documented and in a legal format.
Guardianship and Conservatorship Petitions
We represent individuals and facilities pursuing guardianship or conservatorship of persons who can no longer make health, placement and financial decisions for themselves and who have not previously designated a Power of Attorney or Health Care Proxy.
Probate and Estate Administration
We probate Wills and Administrations
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Reviews

Thomas Leue
My wife and I are trying to be proactive, not wait until there is a crisis. We have taken an extra long time to finalize the wills and such, but Michael has been very patient. He is clear about our options, carefully explaining the relative importance of the steps. Then saying it again the next time we meet so we do not forget. The environment at his office has been comfortable and pleasant. I think we have accomplished something positive.
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Greg Plassmann
Atty. Michael Hooker is very personable and compassionate, with the experience to consider all perspectives – emotional, financial, and personal. He and his staff have been quick, competent and accurate, while offering support to our family through estate planning stages and the difficult end of life decisions. He even made a last-minute personal weekend visit to our home to ensure that our needs were being met!
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Duncan Laird
I’ve had the pleasure of being in two roles with Attorney Hooker and his staff. For the past year I’ve provided professional care for one of their clients, and have had to closely coordinate with several of their staff to arrange appointments, discuss challenging clinical issues, and facilitate conversations between staff and my client. I can’t speak highly enough about the thoughtfulness and sensitivity brought to a range of very difficult circumstances on behalf of this mutual client. The responsiveness and effectiveness of the staff has also been exceedingly professional and efficient. More recently, I referred my aging parents to Attorney Hooker to review their estate documents, and provide consultation on the protection of assets. Attorney Hooker came to my parents townhouse in their retirement village, sat at the kitchen table, took his time with their questions, and communicated the complexity of the options with great clarity and simplicity. They especially appreciated his straightforward and plainspoken style, free of as much legalese as possible.
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Paul Berry
Our family first met Michael in the fall of 2015 when it became apparent that our parents could no longer stay in their house safely. We were able to get our mother to an assisted living facility in NY, where I live. My father on the other hand was a completely different story. I was left with the choice of having to get forcible guardianship of him…not an easy task. Mike and his staff, especially Jill who was tasked with having to deal with my father, where able to achieve this for us ( he’s a hand full). Being that I live in another state it was very difficult, Mike guided me thru the legal process that was effortless for me, especially when it came time to go to court. As a result we able to get our father reunited with his wife of 70 years. They lived out their final years together, well cared for. Our dad passed in May 2018, and our Mom in January 2020. From day one this was the goal. Mike and all the staff made this a reality for our family. The professionalism and more importantly, the compassion of this firm could not be overstated enough. It’s 4 1/2 years later and Mike just finished guiding me through the will. He was there when this started and he was there for us at the end as well. Don’t believe a negative review that is based on a phone call that was not returned, believe it on results. Our family received the results that we asked for. I recommend Mike and his staff more highly than you could imagine. Thank You Mike, The Berry Family.
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Michelle McConnell
I have to say I never write reviews but i felt that i needed to in this case and i was shocked to read negative reviews on Atty Hooker and his staff. I can’t praise them enough for their help with my aunt’s Medicaid & Estate issues. I didn’t know where to turn and i was directed to Mike by a friend and Jill responded to my email immediately as did Atty Hooker. He came into his office on a Saturday to meet with me the day after my email. We have been in constant communication ever since. I knew nothing about Medicaid or finances or how to deal with all of the issues that come with caring for an elderly relative. They were fantastic and they know all of the ins/outs of the Medicaid process and so much more. Do not hesitate to call them, you will be happy that you did
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Laura Bergstrom
I’ve had a wonderful experience with them. Michael and his team are true professionals that provide great communication and follow through.
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Devon M
Stay away! If you are seeking an attorney whose is respectful and actually listens to circumstances, Michael and his awful assistant are not it! He also doesn’t return calls or messages until prompted by another attorney and his callous nature should be the first sign to seek help elsewhere.
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Dianne Bluth
Good evening, I usually do not write reviews but consider them when making a decision. My family and I were in need of legal assistance, and this firm was utterly inappropriate. To be exact, the social worker Jill Turati , was rude, incompetent, and disclosed information, let me mention we never spoke to the actual attorney and did not hire them.
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Ed Drummond
I’ve worked with Mike a number of times and his team have helped my family set up our wills and planning. I’m consistently impressed by him and his team’s expertise and professionalism. I highly recommend his practice.
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Edward Toscanini
Attorney Hooker went above and beyond what was expected of him and really helped me around every corner. I appreciate everything he has done for me and highly recommend him to anyone in need.
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