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WARNING: Check Scam

July 20, 2017October 10, 2019 Ryan C. Young, Esq.

WARNING: Check Scam We have received phone calls from many random callers around the country who are receiving an envelope from the “Young Law Firm” supposedly in Port Royal, Virginia. Inside these envelopes is a check. If you have received a suspicious check, we strongly suggest that you contact your local FBI field office. In addition, you may file a... Read More

A Springing Power of Attorney May Cause Problems | Ryan C. Young | Richmond, Virginia Estate Attorney

January 23, 2017October 10, 2019 Ryan C. Young, Esq.

A springing power of attorney is a power of attorney that “springs” into effect when you become “incapacitated”. The idea that your power of attorney would only be able to manage your finances when you are unable to handle them yourself sounds like a good idea, but logistically, it is cumbersome and potentially detrimental to your financial well-being. There are... Read More

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

July 6, 2016October 10, 2019 Ryan C. Young, Esq.

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

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

June 27, 2016October 10, 2019 Ryan C. Young, Esq.

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

June 24, 2016October 10, 2019 Ryan C. Young, Esq.

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

Civil Litigation: Virginia Computer Crimes Act | Ryan C. Young | Richmond, Virginia Attorney

September 1, 2015October 10, 2019 Ryan C. Young, Esq.

Computers, and the Internet in general, play a more important role in our lives with each passing day. This is especially true in the world of business, where many organizations are shifting towards cloud-based or other digital storage options in lieu of traditional print information. To protect businesses and consumers from misuse or theft of these resources, the Virginia Computer... Read More

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