Elder Financial Abuse: Protecting Your Loved Ones from Exploitation | Ryan C. Young |Richmond, Virginia Estate and Guardianship Law

Ryan C. Young, Esq.
Elder Financial Abuse: Protecting Your Loved Ones from Exploitation | Ryan C. Young |Richmond, Virginia Estate and Guardianship Law
As tragic as it is, the elderly often fall victim to those determined to exploit the most vulnerable. To protect your loved one’s money and safety, be on the lookout for financial abuse. What does financial elder abuse look like? Financial abuse occurs when friends, family, caregivers, or businesses trick or coerce the elderly out of their money. The most... Read More

Financial Abuse of the Elderly | Ryan C. Young | Richmond, Virginia Attorney

Ryan C. Young, Esq.
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... Read More

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

Ryan C. Young, Esq.
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