Grounds for Contesting a Will in Virginia | Ryan C. Young | Richmond, Virginia Attorney

Ryan C. Young, Esq.
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. Read More

Drafting your own estate plan might lead to disaster. | Ryan C. Young, Attorney | Richmond, Virginia

Ryan C. Young, Esq.
Drafting your own estate plan might lead to disaster. | Ryan C. Young, Attorney | Richmond, Virginia
Stories of dying patriarchs and matriarchs rewriting their wills on their own at the last moment make for good entertainment, but bad precedent. Even more trouble than personally altering your entire estate plan on a dying whim is never consulting an attorney in the first place. The more you have to leave, the more you have to lose — or... Read More

Providing for your minor children with estate planning. | Ryan C. Young | Attorney | Richmond, VA

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Providing for your minor children with estate planning. | Ryan C. Young | Attorney | Richmond, VA
By: Ryan C. Young Richmond, VA | Estate Planning Every single parent needs to ask themselves “what would happen to my child tomorrow if I died?”  There are two fundamental concerns that must be adressed: 1) Who will manage the money for my child’s care, rearing and education? How will that money be managed? and 2) Who will make parental... Read More

Providing for your minor children with estate planning. | Ryan C. Young | Attorney | Richmond, VA

Ryan C. Young, Esq.
Providing for your minor children with estate planning. | Ryan C. Young | Attorney | Richmond, VA
Estate Planning for Families with Young Children. By: Ryan C. Young Every single parent needs to ask themselves “what would happen to my child tomorrow if I died?”  There are two fundamental concerns that must be adressed: 1) Who will manage the money for my child’s care, rearing and education? How will that money be managed? and 2) Who will... Read More

Should I have a Will or a Living Trust? | Ryan C. Young | Estate Planning | Richmond Attorney

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Should I have a Will or a Living Trust? | Ryan C. Young | Estate Planning | Richmond Attorney
Ryan C. Young | Attorney Richmond, Virginia No one likes to face their own mortality and far too many of us neglect to put our final wishes into a legal document. The stakes are high for failing to create an estate plan, the courts rather than you determine who gets your assets and if you have minor children who takes... Read More

As a new mother, what estate planning documents do my husband and I need? | Ryan C. Young | Estate Planning | Attorney

Ryan C. Young, Esq.
As a new mother, what estate planning documents do my husband and I need? | Ryan C. Young | Estate Planning | Attorney
  Estate Planning for Young Parents Richmond, Virginia | Estate Planning | Attorney Q.  As a new mother, what estate planning documents do my husband and I need? ANSWER: • You need to have either a Last Will and Testament or a Trust. • You need to state a preference concerning the care of your children in the event of... Read More

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

Ryan C. Young, Esq.
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

Virginia Estate Administration: What should I do after someone dies? | Ryan C. Young | Richmond, Virginia Attorney

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Virginia Estate Administration: What should I do after someone dies? | Ryan C. Young | Richmond, Virginia Attorney
Take time to mourn your loss. Firstly, if you are reading this article, please let me extend my sympathy for the loss of your loved one. I hope that you are able to take some time to mourn your loss and to reflect on their life. The first days and weeks after someone dies can be extremely burdensome and hectic... 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