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On the 1980 return, he deducted payments to someone other than
Ann Van Tine for repairs, painting, and gardening at the 2255
Sepulveda Boulevard property, discussed below at paragraph G-2.
G. The Joint Tenancy Properties
1. The 7 Diamonte Lane Property
In 1963, decedent and Betty Van Tine bought land at 7
Diamonte Lane in Rancho Palos Verdes, California, which they kept
in their names. In October 1963, decedent and his wife used this
property as collateral for a $47,500 loan. They used the loan to
build homes at 7 Diamonte Lane and on the adjacent lot.
The Van Tine home at 7 Diamonte Lane had about 2,500-square
feet, three bathrooms, and a three-car garage. The home had a
panoramic view of the Pacific Ocean.
Ann Van Tine lived at 7 Diamonte Lane until she moved to Big
Bear, California, around 1979 or 1980. Decedent lived at 7
Diamonte Lane until he moved to Palm Desert, California, around
1989. Ann Van Tine continued to have important mail sent to 7
Diamonte Lane because the U.S. Postal Service did not deliver
mail to her Big Bear cabin. On December 27, 1988, decedent
signed a deed which gave Ann Van Tine a joint tenancy in the
property at 7 Diamonte Lane. The deed creating Ann Van Tine's
interest in the 7 Diamonte Lane property was recorded on February
22, 1989.
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from contracting for 1981 to 1988.
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