Letha Sgritta McDowell
Attorney specializing in elder law, special needs, complex estate administration
Letha Sgritta McDowell is a highly accomplished attorney and shareholder at Hook Law, specializing in various areas of elder law, including estate planning, special needs planning, estate and trust administration, asset protection planning, long-term care planning, personal injury settlement consulting, guardianships & conservatorships, and tax law. Her expertise ranges from assisting clients with complex estate planning for high-net-worth individuals with assets over $75 million to developing simple plans for families with limited assets.
Ms. McDowell has a distinguished professional background. She served as the President of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA), a notable position within the field. In recognition of her exceptional knowledge and experience, she was appointed as a Fellow of the American College of Trusts and Estates Council in 2020. Additionally, McDowell holds certifications as an elder law attorney from the National Elder Law Foundation and as one of only twenty-three Board Certified Specialists in Elder Law by the North Carolina State Bar Board of Legal Specialization. Her expertise also extends to preparing and prosecuting claims with the Department of Veterans Affairs, as she is accredited for this purpose.
In 2023, McDowell was appointed as a Fellow of NAELA, further attesting to her esteemed reputation in the legal community. Her accomplishments in the field are remarkable, as evidenced by the fact that only three attorneys in North Carolina and six in Virginia hold this distinction.
She earned her JD from the University of Maine and a BA degree from Purdue University.
Letha Sgritta McDowell's extensive experience, professional affiliations, and noteworthy accolades make her an exceptional attorney in her areas of elder law specialization.
- University of Maine - School of Law
- J.D. (2004)
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- Purdue University - Purdue University
- B.A. (2001)
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- Wake Forest University
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- Visitng student to increase exposure to tax law
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- Attorney, Shareholder
- Hook Law
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- Attorney at Law
- Oast & Taylor PLC
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- Partner
- Oast & Hook
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- Fellow
- National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys
- ACTEC Fellow
- American College of Trusts and Estates Council
- Certified Elder Law Attorney
- National Elder Law Foundation
- Board Certified Specialist in Elder Law
- North Carolina State Bar
- North Carolina Bar Association
- Elder Law Council
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- Virginia Bar Association
- Elder Law Council
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- Hampton Roads Estate Planning Council
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- Norfolk SPCA
- Board Member
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- North Carolina
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- Virginia
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- U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Virginia
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- Elder Law
- Estate Planning
- Guardianship & Conservatorship Estate Administration, Health Care Directives, Trusts, Wills
- Tax Law
- Business Taxes, Criminal Tax Litigation, Estate Tax Planning, Income Taxes, International Taxes, Payroll Taxes, Property Taxes, Sales Taxes, Tax Appeals, Tax Audits, Tax Planning
- Asset Protection Planning
- Estate and Trust Administration
- Life Care Planning
- Long-Term Care Planning
- Small Business Planning
- Website
- Website
Hook Law Center
Andrew H. Hook has spent his career building an elder law firm with a quality reputation for taking care of it's clients. Providing exceptional client service is something that Andy Hook and his team of professionals demonstrate every day.
Veterans Benefits in Virginia - The Things You Need To Know
Attorney Letha Sgritta-McDowell discusses some of the key points on Veterans Benefits such as Quilifying for Benefits, Understanding the Structure of Benefits, Aid and Attendance, and Eligibility. If you have any other questions regarding VA Benefits feel free to reach out to us either on our website www.hooklawcenter.com or by phone at 757-399-7506.