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How an Elder Law Attorney Can Help Protect Your Aging Parents From Financial Mistakes

by Dennis Beaver | attorney, contracts, elder abuse, elder law attorney, estate planning, family, family law, parenting, trusts

If you are worried about older family members or friends whose financial judgment is raising red flags, help is out there — from an elder law attorney. January 6, 2026  • By Dennis Beaver Over the many years I’ve been in law practice, a client’s adult...

As We Age, Embracing Our Own Self-Doubt Can Be a Gift: A Cautionary Tale About Elder Financial Abuse

by Dennis Beaver | contractor, contracts, elder abuse, family, family law, fraud

An aging couple hired a remodeling company that illegally required large deposits, and then they decided to stick with the company even after an employee stole from them and wasn’t fired. December 29, 2025  • By Dennis Beaver There is an age when self-doubt —...

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...

A Nightmare for Parents: How to Navigate the Legal Boundaries of Tenant Rights During a Family Crisis

by Dennis Beaver | EPO, family law, landlord/tenant, law enforcement, parenting

November 3, 2025 • By Dennis Beaver There is a great benefit in having a family doctor and lawyer who build strong, lasting relationships, often with several generations of the same family. The result is more personalized, effective health care and prompt access to...

The Spendthrift Trap: Here’s One Way to Protect Your Legacy From an Irresponsible Heir

by Dennis Beaver | attorney, estate planning, family law, inheritance

October 7, 2025 • By Dennis Beaver “Arthur” asked one of the most frequent questions I hear from readers about one of the biggest frustrations in estate planning: “Is there some way to prevent a financially irresponsible child from squandering his...

Who needs a cohabitation agreement?

by Dennis Beaver | dating, family law, marriage

February 14, 2025 • By Dennis Beaver “Mr. Beaver, my father is an optician with three optical stores in our state. We lost Mom two years ago and just recently Dad has been going out with Hillary, who is 50 and a widow. I hired a private investigator who did a...
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