Virginia Estate Administration: Where do I begin? | Ryan C. Young | Richmond, Virginia Attorney

Virginia Estate Administration: Where do I begin? | Ryan C. Young | Richmond, Virginia Attorney
Estate administration can seem overwhelming. Estate administration in Virginia is, at first glance, an overwhelming duty that can seem like an unduly harsh reality after the death of a family member or loved one, but there is time to grieve.  Honor your loved one first. The administration of an estate depends on the circumstances. The first question to determine is... Read More

Common Terms in a Virginia Power of Attorney Document | Ryan C. Young | Richmond, Virginia Estate Planning Attorney

Common Terms in a Virginia Power of Attorney Document | Ryan C. Young | Richmond, Virginia Estate Planning Attorney
Springing Power of Attorney A springing power of attorney is a power of attorney that goes into effect at a future time specified in the document. For example, if the principal is determined to be incapacitated and unable to handle his/her own affairs, the Springing Power of Attorney goes into effect.  This arrangement seems like the best option for healthy... Read More

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

Declaratory Judgments in Virginia | Ryan C. Young | Richmond, Virginia Litigation Attorney
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 Civil Litigation: Attorney Work Product and Discovery | Ryan C. Young | Richmond, Virginia Trial Attorney

Virginia Civil Litigation: Attorney Work Product and Discovery | Ryan C. Young | Richmond, Virginia Trial Attorney
Discovery is a process where litigants in a civil lawsuit investigate the particulars of a case. Part of discovery is the sharing of information from both sides of the lawsuit. However, in Virginia and other states, disclosing of attorney work product for purposes of discovery is guided by American legal precedents as well as laws first developed in Great Britain... Read More

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

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

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

Can a Guardianship Order be changed or terminated? | Ryan C. Young | Richmond, Virginia Attorney

Can a Guardianship Order be changed or terminated? | Ryan C. Young | Richmond, Virginia Attorney
When a guardianship or conservatorship petition for an incapacitated adult is initiated in Virginia, the court will enter an order at the end of the litigation. This order will lay out whether the court finds by clear and convincing evidence that the Respondent is an incapacitated person or not. If the court finds that they are incapacitated, a guardian and/or... Read More

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

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