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year of $10,000 to Ann Van Tine, or he could simply let her
inherit his property. Decedent told Stoddard that he believed
that Ann Van Tine had earned a joint tenancy in the 7 Diamonte
Lane property by working for VTC for many years. Decedent told
Stoddard that he put the property at 7 Diamonte Lane in joint
tenancy with Ann Van Tine to compensate her for work for VTC.
Ann Van Tine did not report her receipt of the joint
tenancies as income on her individual income tax returns.
H. The Big Bear Lots
Decedent, Betty Van Tine, Ann Van Tine, and Ebaugh built a
small cabin on two small lots in the Big Bear area. Ann Van Tine
and Betty Van Tine each owned one of the lots.
Ebaugh and Ann Van Tine bought about 27 small lots around
the cabin. Each lot was about 30-feet wide and 80-feet deep.
There were about 20 lots to an acre. The lots were intended to
be used for family camping. Ann Van Tine and Ebaugh paid a total
of about $35,000 for the 20 lots.
I. Decedent's Death and Estate
Decedent signed his will on August 31, 1988. In it, he left
any separate property and any community property he may have to
Ann Van Tine. Decedent's disease worsened in 1989. He died on
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