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Virginia Real Estate: Representations and Warranties of the Seller | Ryan C. Young | Real Estate Law | Richmond, Virginia Attorney

February 8, 2011October 10, 2019 Ryan C. Young, Esq.

Virginia Law: What are the Seller’s legal duties to disclose a defect with real estate? I am often asked whether a seller has a duty to disclose defects with real estate. In many of these instances, the buyer has purchased real estate and later found that there are defects with the property. The buyer is seeking legal counsel because they feel... Read More

Virginia Estate Administration: What should I do after someone dies? | Ryan C. Young | Richmond, Virginia Attorney

January 4, 2011October 10, 2019 Ryan C. Young, Esq.

Take time to mourn your loss. Firstly, if you are reading this article, please let me extend my sympathy for the loss of your loved one. I hope that you are able to take some time to mourn your loss and to reflect on their life. The first days and weeks after someone dies can be extremely burdensome and hectic... Read More

Virginia Real Estate: Do I need an attorney to help with my real estate closing?

December 22, 2010October 10, 2019 Ryan C. Young, Esq.

Every state is different when it comes to settlement agents and the various roles parties play in the settlement of real estate. In Virginia, settlements are usually conducted by a non-attorney settlement agency. However, you certainly have the right to hire an attorney as you enter the closing. Depending on the part of the state you reside in, it may... Read More

Removal of a Personal Representative in Virginia Estate Administration and Probate | Ryan C. Young | Richmond, Virginia | Estate Litigation

December 14, 2010October 10, 2019 Ryan C. Young, Esq.

Removal of a Personal Representative in a Virginia estate administration or probate. In Virginia, the person whose duty it is to administer the estate of a deceased person is called the personal representative. Their job is to settle the financial affairs and distribute the assets of the decedent to the beneficiaries of a will or family members under the Virginia’s... Read More

What is a title search and why do I need one?

December 10, 2010October 10, 2019 Ryan C. Young, Esq.

This article applies to sales of both commercial and residential real estate in Virginia. What is a title search and why do I need one? Often times, purchasers of real estate question why they need to pay for a title search. They often wonder why a title search is necessary. After all, the seller seems responsible and honest, right? If... Read More

Legal considerations when buying a business | Ryan C. Young | Small Business Law in Richmond, Virginia

November 23, 2010October 10, 2019 Ryan C. Young, Esq.

Buying or Selling a Small Business in Virginia Many individuals start a business and then decide that being a business owner is not for them. There are many reasons why small business owners decide to sell the business: family commitments, debt, partner disputes, death, etc. Many entrepreneurs find that purchasing an existing business can save them time and money. If... Read More

Partition of Real Property in Virginia (co-owners in dispute) | Ryan C. Young | Real Estate Law | Richmond, Virginia Attorney

November 23, 2010October 10, 2019 Ryan C. Young, Esq.

Real Estate Dispute: What happens if co-owners of real property disagree? | Partition of Real Estate Sometimes co-owners of real property disagree as to what should become of the property. In other instances family members inherit a house or property as co-owners and a dispute ensues. This can become particularly troublesome for the owners, who usually just want to part... Read More

Introduction to Probate Law in Virginia | Ryan C. Young | Richmond, Virginia | Estate Law

November 14, 2010October 10, 2019 Ryan C. Young, Esq.

A brief lesson on Probate Law in Virginia In Virginia, as in most states, a will must be submitted to the court for probate so that it may be declared valid. When someone dies, their personal representative cannot just walk into a bank with the will in hand and demand the money of the deceased. The personal representative must first... Read More

Guardianship and Conservatorship in the Commonwealth of Virginia | Ryan C. Young | Richmond, Virginia Lawyer

November 11, 2010October 10, 2019 Ryan C. Young, Esq.

Guardianship and Conservatorship Orders for Incapacitated Adults in Virginia Under the Virginia Code, there are two types of appointments the Circuit Court may make when a person is declared incapacitated: Guardianship and/or Conservatorship. A person may be declared incompetent and a guardian/conservator appointed in the same proceeding. Before a guardian or conservator may be appointed, the person must first... Read More

Advance Medical Directives and Do-Not-Resuscitate Orders in Virginia | Ryan C. Young | Richmond, Virginia Lawyer