Removal of a Personal Representative in Virginia Estate Administration and Probate | Ryan C. Young | Richmond, Virginia | Estate Litigation

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Removal of a Personal Representative in Virginia Estate Administration and Probate | Ryan C. Young | Richmond, Virginia | Estate Litigation
Removal of a Personal Representative in a Virginia estate administration or probate. In Virginia, the person whose duty it is to administer the estate of a deceased person is called the personal representative. Their job is to settle the financial affairs and distribute the assets of the decedent to the beneficiaries of a will or family members under the Virginia’s... Read More

What is a title search and why do I need one?

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What is a title search and why do I need one?
This article applies to sales of both commercial and residential real estate in Virginia. What is a title search and why do I need one? Often times, purchasers of real estate question why they need to pay for a title search. They often wonder why a title search is necessary. After all, the seller seems responsible and honest, right? If... Read More

Legal considerations when buying a business | Ryan C. Young | Small Business Law in Richmond, Virginia

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Legal considerations when buying a business | Ryan C. Young | Small Business Law in Richmond, Virginia
Buying or Selling a Small Business in Virginia Many individuals start a business and then decide that being a business owner is not for them. There are many reasons why small business owners decide to sell the business: family commitments, debt, partner disputes, death, etc. Many entrepreneurs find that purchasing an existing business can save them time and money. If... 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

Introduction to Probate Law in Virginia | Ryan C. Young | Richmond, Virginia | Estate Law

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Introduction to Probate Law in Virginia | Ryan C. Young | Richmond, Virginia | Estate Law
A brief lesson on Probate Law in Virginia In Virginia, as in most states, a will must be submitted to the court for probate so that it may be declared valid. When someone dies, their personal representative cannot just walk into a bank with the will in hand and demand the money of the deceased. The personal representative must first... Read More

Guardianship and Conservatorship in the Commonwealth of Virginia | Ryan C. Young | Richmond, Virginia Lawyer

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Guardianship and Conservatorship in the Commonwealth of Virginia | Ryan C. Young | Richmond, Virginia Lawyer
  Guardianship and Conservatorship Orders for Incapacitated Adults in Virginia Under the Virginia Code, there are two types of appointments the Circuit Court may make when a person is declared incapacitated: Guardianship and/or Conservatorship. A person may be declared incompetent and a guardian/conservator appointed in the same proceeding. Before a guardian or conservator may be appointed, the person must first... Read More

Advance Medical Directives and Do-Not-Resuscitate Orders in Virginia | Ryan C. Young | Richmond, Virginia Lawyer

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Advance Medical Directives and Do-Not-Resuscitate Orders in Virginia | Ryan C. Young | Richmond, Virginia Lawyer
Advance Medical Directives and D0-Not-Resuscitate Orders ”every human being of adult years and sound mind has a right to determine what shall be done with his own body,” – Judge Benjamin Cardozo Advance Medical Directives (“AMD”) An Advance Medical Directive (“AMD”), also known as a “living will”, which may become effective immediately or it may “spring” into action upon the... Read More

What should I do if I suspect elder abuse? | Ryan C. Young | Richmond, Virginia Lawyer

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What should I do if I suspect elder abuse? | Ryan C. Young | Richmond, Virginia Lawyer
Introduction Our parents and grandparents are going to be around a lot longer than any other generation before them. As a country, we will be faced with the monumental task of managing their care. Because of the graying of the baby-boomer generation, we will also see a rise in the types of elder abuse. Unfortunately, studies show that elder abuse... Read More

Partnership Agreements | Ryan C. Young | Small Business Law | Richmond, Virginia

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Partnership Agreements | Ryan C. Young | Small Business Law | Richmond, Virginia
What should a partnership agreement cover?  “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” – Benjamin Franklin Whether a general partnership, limited partnership or joint venture, all business partnerships will one day come to an end. It’s an unfortunate fact, many partnerships come to an end and the partners disagree on winding up business. Often times, there are... Read More