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How to Protect Yourself and Others From a Troubled Adult Child: A Lesson from Real Life

by Dennis Beaver | estate planning, family, family law, law enforcement, parenting

This case of a violent and entitled adult son whose parents are in denial is an example of the extreme risks some parents face if they neglect essential safety precautions. December 22, 2025  • By Dennis Beaver When the news that legendary director Rob Reiner and his...

How to protect yourself when you caused the accident

by Dennis Beaver | insurance claim, law enforcement

April 27, 2006 (Original publish date) • By Dennis Beaver When you cause an accident My daughter was in an auto accident that, according to the police report, was partially her fault. There were serious injuries to occupants of the other vehicle, and I get the feeling...

How to recognize Social Security, IRS and other scams

by Dennis Beaver | business, employment, fraud, tax scam, technology

April 12, 2024 • By Dennis Beaver “I manage a fulfillment center in the South that assures products ordered on e-commence websites actually reach the customer. “Frankly, I grew tired of hiring 20-somethings for office work, as most of them wasted time on their cell...

How to represent yourself in traffic court and win

by Dennis Beaver | auto insurance, traffic ticket

October 17, 2015 • By Dennis Beaver “I got a ticket on Highway 99 north of Fresno for speeding and plan on taking it to court. Can you give me some pointers? Yes, I was technically speeding, but had I been going any slower, I would have been a danger to other drivers....

How to spot a drama addict at work

by Dennis Beaver | employment, leadership, workplace

May 12, 2023 • By Dennis Beaver “Mr. Beaver, I manage an insurance brokerage in the Pacific Northwest. We have 15 employees, and “Frank” was a recent hire. While excellent at his job, he is creating a never-ending sense of things being wrong and upsetting everyone...
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