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

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

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

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

Concerns about an Agent acting under a Power of Attorney | Ryan C. Young | Richmond, Virginia Attorney

Ryan C. Young, Esq.
Concerns about an Agent acting under a Power of Attorney | Ryan C. Young | Richmond, Virginia Attorney
Are you concerned about the actions of a fiduciary acting under a Power of Attorney? There are many instances where someone will come to my office who has concerns about how another party (agent) is managing their funds or the funds of a family member (principal). Unfortunately, many times the concerns are well-founded and the agent is not living up to... Read More

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

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

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

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

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