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Saying this to collect a debt could land you in jail

by Dennis Beaver | property damage

August 30, 2014   •  By Dennis Beaver “My husband is an excellent dentist but like many physicians and dentists, thinks that he’s an expert in just about everything, including law,” she added. “Since I know his limitations, when he told me of what he was about to say,...

Should You Hire a Public Adjuster for Your Insurance Claim?

by Dennis Beaver | insurance, insurance claim, property damage, public adjuster

April 15, 2025 • By Dennis Beaver In recent months, we have all been witness to the wildfires, tornadoes and floods that have torn through cities and rural areas across our country. As so many property owners are learning, time does not heal all wounds, especially...

The case of the contractor who made a big mistake

by Dennis Beaver | contractor, contracts, property damage

May 29, 2020 • By Dennis Beaver  “Danny” purchased an older home from a couple who fell in love with the game of shuffleboard from the many cruises they took over the years. In fact, they were so enthusiastic about shuffleboard that they had a court built in their...

The neighbor’s dead tree is going to fall — on our house!

by Dennis Beaver | property damage

May 25, 2013 • By Dennis Beaver “We are longtime Hanford readers and have a problem with our next door neighbors refusing to remove a dead tree which we have been advised will one day come crashing down on our house. “The tree has been dead for quite a while, leans on...

Think Selling Your Home ‘As Is’ Means You’ll Have No Worries? Think Again

by Dennis Beaver | contracts, homeowner, property damage, real estate

August 12, 2025 • By Dennis Beaver Does this sound familiar? Our longtime client Dr. “G” dropped by the office with a question: “Beave, I want to sell the home I inherited from my parents years ago as is and by myself, without a real estate agent....

What Can You Do When Your Neighbor’s Tree Is a Danger to the Neighborhood?

by Dennis Beaver | local media, neighbors, property damage

Some neighbors are just jerks, but that doesn’t mean you have to be. Here’s how to go about creating a paper trail when asking a neighbor to deal with a tree that’s a safety hazard. March 9, 2026  • By Dennis Beaver If your travels bring you to my...
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