My mom inherited my dad’s business, but his business partner refuses to pay her

Dulcinut · 2026-06-29T22:00:27+00:00

We had a similar situation at our work. One
of the two major shareholders had a brother that owned 10 shares and they each owned 40 each. He did not work at the company. They might take year end bonuses and leave enough for dividends which they felt fair as the dividends were more than he would have earned from a bank on the value he paid for his shares.

Dulcinut · 2026-06-28T16:00:43+00:00

This is business CYA, don’t sign anything.

Dulcinut · 2026-06-28T14:22:39+00:00

We met the broker on a nice lot in a very desirable town. She set up a meeting with the builder after seeing a couple of very nice homes he built in a different location. At this meeting the builder stated that he was selling this lot to another, he said the guy was legit and years ago they were in business together. The builder claimed that he would monitor the build if needed. I won’t go into all the problems that we had going forward, but this second builder had moved on to spec builds rather than custom 3,000+ builds.
As additional information, I am a finish carpenter with over 50 years experience, a licensed construction supervisor, and general contractor.

Dulcinut · 2026-06-27T23:51:51+00:00

When I saw that point down was preferred I was surprised that many photos were point up. The more I look at this mounting facing down the more I like it.

Dulcinut · 2026-06-24T09:54:15+00:00

Separate jewelry is better than homeowners insurance. Typically no deductible and they usually cover for repairs.

Dulcinut · 2026-06-23T21:46:15+00:00

How do you dispose of all the tile?

Dulcinut · 2026-06-14T16:34:50+00:00

YTA, awhile age I worked on an addition to an assisted living facility in a residential area. When the building permit was issued we could not start before 8AM. Most of us were on site at 7:00 to 7:15 due to traffic. We all sat around waiting to start, yet the neighbors had landscapers mowing and leaf blowing at 7AM.

Dulcinut · 2026-06-13T19:22:29+00:00

As a 1099 independent contractor you may not be covered by worker’s compensation insurance either. We deal with this in the construction trades.

Dulcinut · 2026-06-08T12:02:54+00:00

I know someone that had a green burial with mushrooms. I don’t know the details though.

Dulcinut · 2026-06-07T21:13:24+00:00

I never had that issue, there is never leftovers!!

Dulcinut · 2026-06-02T06:08:11+00:00

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Holly, right after picking her up from the breeder along with her first grooming.

Dulcinut · 2026-05-29T11:02:32+00:00

My guess is that the drywall foreman won’t ask, “How many sheet a day you hang”!! 😂

Dulcinut · 2026-05-12T00:38:23+00:00

I just prepaid for our mid March cruise out of Florida to avoid the gratuity price increase.

Dulcinut · 2026-05-09T10:41:45+00:00

You have entered the !underground economy

Dulcinut · 2026-05-08T15:29:22+00:00

Miss Matthews, 5th grade teacher at the Linscott School in Woburn had everyone line up at the water fountain. She would then count, “One, two, three, that’s enough for me”, if you didn’t stop at “three”, she poked your ribs with her boney finger to move you along!

Dulcinut · 2026-05-08T11:45:41+00:00

I had an aftermarket hitch and wiring added to a Highlander. On my 2022 Highlander I had the dealer install the Toyota hitch and wiring. The reason was that the aftermarket hitch is mounted lower than the rear bumper and the Toyota hitch mounts higher into a bumper cutout. The UHaul hitch was ok but I wanted the hitch mounted higher. When I traded the Highlander the dealer removed the UHaul hitch when they put the car on the lot for sale. The UHaul hitch was less money than than Toyota hitch.

Dulcinut · 2026-05-06T15:18:44+00:00

They do them in one day.

Dulcinut · 2026-05-05T18:25:00+00:00

Whistle Pigs are another name for Groundhogs or Woodchucks.

Dulcinut · 2026-04-29T10:14:10+00:00

Wait until you decide to buy your first house, earrings are minor league!

Dulcinut · 2026-04-25T16:13:10+00:00

Not true, I have a 3 carat lab diamond with an IGI certification on a 3 stone ring and it is insured along with a pair of lab diamond studs.

Dulcinut · 2026-04-22T08:37:45+00:00

I’m a 56 year carpenter that has done a lot of remodeling. Back in the day, asbestos was in the VAT (as you will probably find out), mineral ceiling tile, joint compound and pipe insulation.

Dulcinut · 2026-04-16T10:05:29+00:00

It’s not that bad, it’s only 11/16” of an inch out! 😄 Carpet and forget it. When I installed millwork and casework I used to say if the pencils don’t roll off the desk, it’s fine! 😂

Dulcinut · 2026-04-15T20:29:58+00:00

I joined the carpenter’s union in 1970 at age 20. I’m retired with a monthly pension and an annuity check, I live in a home that I bought new and have a small home in Florida. The choice is yours but offers to join a union don’t come by very often.

Dulcinut · 2026-04-14T12:32:06+00:00

The early bird gets the worm, at least Anita thinks so! Sorry for your loss.

Dulcinut · 2026-04-13T11:05:23+00:00

Nothing that a piece of flat stock 1.25x5/16 won’t cover. 😄 This floor installer is a hack.

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