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Declaratory Judgments in Virginia | Ryan C. Young | Richmond, Virginia Litigation Attorney

June 27, 2016October 10, 2019 Ryan C. Young, Esq.

What is a declaratory judgment? A declaratory judgment is a binding decision by a court defining the relationship between two litigants. What is the purpose of a declaratory judgment? In Virginia, declaratory judgments are meant to afford relief from uncertainty and insecurity between two parties. See Virginia Code § 8.01-191. Circuit Courts have the authority to issue declaratory judgments in... Read More

Virginia Estate Law: Suit to Impeach a Will | Ryan C. Young | Richmond, Virginia Attorney

May 18, 2016October 10, 2019 Ryan C. Young, Esq.

Wills are seen as the last wishes of the person who created the will, also known as the testator, after he or she passes away. The courts follow the instructions and provisions of the will strictly since the deceased is no longer able to communicate his or her wishes. In some cases, an interested party may have reason to contest... Read More

Estate Disputes: Testamentary Capacity in Virginia | Ryan C. Young | Richmond, Virginia Attorney

May 10, 2016October 10, 2019 Ryan C. Young, Esq.

Disputing an estate can be very challenging in any situation. A key area of concern for many is in whether or not a person had the ability to create a legally binding will. If you believe that a person did not create a will under the proper circumstances, it is possible to file an estate dispute regarding this in Virginia. Read More

Virginia Estate Planning: What is the difference between a “living will” and “last will and testament”? | Ryan C. Young | Richmond, Virginia Attorney

December 29, 2015October 10, 2019 Ryan C. Young, Esq.

Nothing lasts forever, and however good your health or stable your finances, it never hurts to prepare for the worst. This is especially true if your family or finances have changed recently. It is also a good idea to periodically review whether your old estate plan needs amendments. Many of the terms used for the various estate planning documents can be... Read More

Suit for Aid and Direction | Virginia Estate Litigation | Ryan C. Young, Richmond Attorney

November 25, 2015October 10, 2019 Ryan C. Young, Esq.

Sometimes a will may include conflicting provisions or ambiguous instructions, or a codicil that was added that may contradict the body of the will. There may be uncertainty as to whether certain assets listed are part of the estate. Read More

You Need an Estate Planning Attorney | Ryan C. Young | Richmond, Virginia

January 30, 2014October 10, 2019 Ryan C. Young, Esq.

With the flood of inexpensive and even free, will planning aides available in this Internet age, the question often arises, “Why should I use an attorney when all I need is a simple will?” The answer is two-fold: there is no such thing as a “simple will” and the only time your will can really prove itself sound is after... Read More

Grounds for Contesting a Will in Virginia | Ryan C. Young | Richmond, Virginia Attorney

January 7, 2014October 10, 2019 Ryan C. Young, Esq.

Before asking your attorney to contest a will in Virginia, you should learn the basics of the legal grounds to contest a will, as sometimes laws vary from state-to-state. Not everyone can contest a will in Virginia, as only those who qualify can have grounds to contest. Read More

Considering Social Media in your Estate Plan | Ryan C. Young, Attorney | Richmond, Virginia Estate Planning & Administration

July 22, 2013October 10, 2019 Ryan C. Young, Esq.

Social media and online activity is continually integrating into our lives. So much so that the federal government is recommending that people address their social media and other online accounts in a separate will. A lot of people have an online social media account. Some may have numerous accounts of various kinds. So what happens to these online accounts when... Read More

Drafting your own estate plan might lead to disaster. | Ryan C. Young, Attorney | Richmond, Virginia

July 15, 2013October 10, 2019 Ryan C. Young, Esq.

Stories of dying patriarchs and matriarchs rewriting their wills on their own at the last moment make for good entertainment, but bad precedent. Even more trouble than personally altering your entire estate plan on a dying whim is never consulting an attorney in the first place. The more you have to leave, the more you have to lose — or... Read More

What is an Inter Vivos Trust? | Ryan C. Young | Virginia Attorney

April 2, 2013October 10, 2019 Ryan C. Young, Esq.

Inter Vivos – Latin for “between the living” An Inter Vivos Trust is often referred to as a living trust or a revocable living trust. As opposed to the testamentary trust that goes into effect when the trustor has passed away, the Inter Vivos Trust is in place and operating while the grantor is still alive. The Inter Vivos... Read More

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