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

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

Who pays attorney’s legal fees in a Virginia real estate partition suit? | Ryan C. Young | Richmond, Virginia Attorney

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Who pays attorney’s legal fees in a Virginia real estate partition suit? | Ryan C. Young | Richmond, Virginia Attorney
In the USA, the general rule is that parties generally pay their own attorney’s fees in litigation. Of course, there are exceptions to this “American Rule”. One exception is where a statute allows a recovery of attorney’s fees. There is such a statute in Virginia in relation to partition suits. Virginia has a statute regarding payment of attorney’s fees in... Read More

Suit for Partition of Real Estate | Ryan C. Young | Richmond, Virginia Partition of Real Estate Attorney

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Suit for Partition of Real Estate | Ryan C. Young | Richmond, Virginia Partition of Real Estate Attorney
Basics of a Partition Suit in Virginia What is a Suit for Partition of Real Estate? Chances are, if you are asking this question, you are in the middle of a dispute over some real estate with a co-owner or owners.  Partition of Real Estate is required when two or more owners cannot agree on what to do with a... Read More

Why do real estate owners have to sue for partition? | Ryan C. Young | Attorney | Richmond, Virginia

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Why do real estate owners have to sue for partition? | Ryan C. Young | Attorney | Richmond, Virginia
Partition of Real Estate in Virginia Ryan C. Young | Richmond Attorney When dealing with real estate, there are many issues to consider. One of those is the securing of a Virginia attorney to sue for a partition of real estate. There are several reasons why people have to sue in this manner. These involve several different circumstances, including divorce, an investment property, and inheritance issues. Additionally,... Read More

Partition of Real Estate in Virginia | Ryan C. Young | Richmond Real Estate Attorney

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Partition of Real Estate in Virginia | Ryan C. Young | Richmond Real Estate Attorney
Partition of Real Estate in Virginia If you are looking to have a partition in kind performed in order to build, improve upon or sell land that belongs to multiple owners, the first step is to contact a real estate attorney in Virginia. A partition in kind does work better with large plots of land, such as parcels in Prince... Read More

Estate Administration: How our office assists clients. | Ryan C. Young | Richmond, Virginia Attorney

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Estate Administration: How our office assists clients. | Ryan C. Young | Richmond, Virginia Attorney
Virginia Estate Administration and Probate  The death of a loved one is already a difficult and emotional experience for family members and beneficiaries. The added stress of sorting through a person’s estate and estate documents can oftentimes be too much for a family in mourning. If you find yourself in this challenging and life-changing situation, Virginia probate attorney Ryan C.... Read More

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

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