The Probate Process for Virginia Estates
Attorney Ryan Young provides a brief, general overview of the probate process in Virginia. Contact our Richmond, Virginia area law office to discuss your particular needs.
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Steps in the Guardianship Petition Process
In this video, Richmond, Virginia attorney Ryan Young provides an overview of the adult guardianship petition process in Virginia.
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How does Virginia law protect the rights of the person that is alleged to need a guardian? | Ryan C. Young | Richmond, Virginia Guardianship Attorney
Because not every adult who is alleged to need a guardian is actually incapable of managing his or her own affairs, there are provisions in the law to protect his/her rights during a guardianship proceeding.
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120 Day “Rule” in Virginia Adult Guardianship Proceedings. | Ryan C. Young, Virginia Attorney
By: Ryan C. Young, Virginia Attorney In 2013, the Virginia legislature made changes to the provisions of the Code of Virginia concerning the hearing on a petition for guardianship and/or conservatorship of an incapacitated adult. As part of the changes, Sec. 64.2-2007 was changed to state that a hearing on the petition must be held within 120 days of the...
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You Need an Estate Planning Attorney | Ryan C. Young | Richmond, Virginia
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...
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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....
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Financial Abuse of the Elderly | Ryan C. Young | Richmond, Virginia Attorney
Financial abuse of the elderly occurs every day across Virginia. Here’s an unsettling fact: Chances are that you know someone who is or has been the victim of financial elder abuse. In Virginia, financial exploitation occurs whenever someone purposefully mishandles or misuses a senior citizen’s money, assets, or property. Recent statistics are hard to come by, but in 2009, Virginia...
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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...
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Grounds for Contesting a Will in Virginia | Ryan C. Young | Richmond, Virginia Attorney
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.
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Contested Guardianship in Virginia: When family members fight over control of an incapacitated adult | Ryan C. Young, Attorney | Richmond, Virginia
Contested Guardianship or Conservatorship Petition In my opinion, the family fights over control and access to a mentally incapacitated adult can be just as vicious an emotionally taxing for litigants as a divorce case. Often times, these cases begin when siblings disagree over how one person is handling mom or dad’s assets or care. Although it isn’t always the main...
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