by Dennis Beaver | family, homeowner's insurance, landlord/tenant
June 30, 2025 • By Dennis Beaver “Mr. Beaver, my parents — both in their 80s — have substantial lifetime pensions, no debt and a lot of money in savings accounts, so they do not need any additional income source. Recently, they attended a seminar aimed at older...
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 —...
by Dennis Beaver | business, family, family business, financial
August 26, 2025 • By Dennis Beaver “Mr. Beaver, my husband, ‘Leroy,’ is a high school history teacher and just inherited $50,000. He wants to use it to open a business but does not know what kind of business. “I grew up in a family that still...
by Dennis Beaver | business, family, parenting
July 7, 2025 • By Dennis Beaver Over the many years that I’ve practiced law and written a syndicated legal advice column, couples who are also business owners have asked personal questions that I am always happy to answer. Here’s a recent one: “We...
by Dennis Beaver | contracts, cosigner, family, financial, Guarantor
August 19, 2025 • By Dennis Beaver Most people understand the risks of being a cosigner for a car purchase or lease. But how should you reply if a good friend or a close family member says, “Will you please be my guarantor — not cosigner, just a guarantor — for...
by Dennis Beaver | employees, employment, family, healthcare, hearing aids, Jobs, safety, workplace
A lot of people with hearing issues won’t seek help, or they refuse to wear hearing aids. “Nicole” had a very good reason not to wear hers, but figuring out why took some sleuthing. Here’s what you can do if you know someone who needs help...
