What is legal guardianship of an adult in Virginia? | Ryan C. Young | Richmond, Virginia Guardianship Attorney

Ryan C. Young, Esq.
What is legal guardianship of an adult in Virginia? | Ryan C. Young | Richmond, Virginia Guardianship Attorney
Guardianship Attorney | Richmond, Virginia While most people focus on children when discussing legal guardianship, adults also should be part of the conversation. In Virginia, there are two types of Circuit Court appointments, both involving incapacitated adults. The Virginia Code specifies both “guardianship” and “conservatorship”. Legal guardianship of an adult in Virginia depends on the official definitions of the terms.... Read More

How do I begin the process of obtaining guardianship over an incapacitated adult in Virginia? | Ryan C. Young | Richmond, Virginia Attorney

Ryan C. Young, Esq.
How do I begin the process of obtaining guardianship over an incapacitated adult in Virginia? | Ryan C. Young | Richmond, Virginia Attorney
FIRST: Speak with a Virginia guardianship attorney to determine whether a guardianship petition is appropriate. I know you’re probably rolling your eyes right now since this article is written by attorney. However, a guardianship petition is not always appropriate in every instance. In fact, guardianship or conservatorship should be the last resort. One of the first questions that the court... Read More