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Understanding Different Kinds of Power of Attorney in Virginia

February 2, 2021February 2, 2021 Ryan C. Young, Esq.

POWER OF ATTORNEY LANGUAGE Agent: An agent or attorney-in-fact is a person that is appointed to act on someone else’s behalf. This person should be very trustworthy because he/she will have a lot of power over the financial and/or medical affairs of the principal. Principal: A principal is a person that appoints an agent to act on his/her behalf. This... Read More

Do you know the differences between guardianship and conservatorship in Virginia?

June 12, 2019October 10, 2019 Ryan C. Young, Esq.

Beginning the Probate Process in Virginia | Ryan C. Young | Richmond, Virginia Probate Attorney

September 21, 2018October 10, 2019 Ryan C. Young, Esq.

First Steps in the Probate of a Will in Virginia In Virginia, you will first set an appointment for Probate with the Clerk of Court in the City or County where the decedent lived or owned property. Then there are a few documents that you will need to gather before appearing. Following is a general list that may vary by... Read More

The Basics of a Partition of Real Estate Lawsuit in Virginia | Ryan C. Young | Richmond, Virginia Attorney

August 6, 2018October 10, 2019 Ryan C. Young, Esq.

Partition Suit in Virginia | Richmond, Virginia Attorney Unfortunately, there are instances in which people become co-owners of real estate with other family members whom they do not necessarily get along with. Examples would include inheriting the property through death or after the end of a relationship in which both parties owned the home together. In these instances, one... Read More

As a Fiduciary, Am I entitled to Compensation in Virginia? | Ryan C. Young | Virginia Attorney

February 16, 2018October 10, 2019 Ryan C. Young, Esq.

As a Fiduciary, Am I entitled to Compensation in Virginia? In Virginia, when you accept the responsibility of becoming a fiduciary for someone, you may be surprised by the amount of work that it entails. Serving as a fiduciary requires a lot of time and energy, not only to manage accounts, but also to properly report and account for your... Read More

Probate in Virginia: First Steps | Ryan C. Young | Richmond, Virginia Probate Attorney

March 30, 2017October 10, 2019 Ryan C. Young, Esq.

Probate in Virginia: First Steps Probate is the process of proving the validity and filing of a will with a Circuit Court in Virginia. The process for someone who dies without a will is entirely different. The executor named in the will may also qualify at the same time. Preparing for probate in Virginia can be rather overwhelming especially if... Read More

What are an Agent’s duties under a Power of Attorney? | Estate Planning and Litigation Attorney | Richmond, Virginia

February 15, 2017October 10, 2019 Ryan C. Young, Esq.

Agent’s duties under a Power of Attorney As the agent appointed through a power of attorney, you are given an enormous amount of trust and responsibility. Most power of attorney documents have special provisions about the scope of representation required of an agent which may be specific to your situation. The following information provides basic requirements of the agent according... Read More

Basics of a Partition Suit for Real Estate in Virginia | Ryan C. Young | Estate Litigation Attorney, Richmond, Virginia

January 30, 2017October 10, 2019 Ryan C. Young, Esq.

Who may file a partition suit for real estate in Virginia? Va. Code § 8.01-81 lists the following people who are able to file a partition action in Virginia: tenants in common, joint tenants, executors with the power to sell, and coparceners of real property. Essentially, anyone with a vested ownership interest in real estate may file suit to compel... Read More

Guardianship and Conservatorship of an Incapacitated Adult in Virginia are two separate roles. | Ryan C. Young | Richmond, Virginia Attorney

January 25, 2017October 10, 2019 Ryan C. Young, Esq.

The guardian and conservator can be the same person or different people. Co-guardianship or co-conservatorship is also an option if more than one person would like to care for the incapacitated person. When an adult is determined by the court to be incapacitated, the person has been found to be incapable of receiving and evaluating information effectively. The incapacitated adult... Read More

Disinheritance of a Family Member in an Estate Plan | Ryan C. Young | Richmond, Virginia Estate Attorney

December 14, 2016October 10, 2019 Ryan C. Young, Esq.

The family tree can be a useful tool as you consider who will and will not be included in your last will and testament. In the Commonwealth of Virginia, a spouse generally cannot be disinherited. Any other lineal descendant, however, can be disinherited at your discretion. Deliberately cutting a child or grandchild out of your last will and testament is... Read More