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however, during the years in issue she could see well enough to
sort mail, review advertisements or other literature, and make
notations on the tablets she used to record income. One of her
legs was amputated during 1988, and she used a wheelchair or an
artificial leg which enabled her to walk with a cane. At least
toward the end of her life, Katherine’s health condition impaired
her ability to work a full 8-hour day.
During the period 1984 through 1990, Frank suffered from
various medical problems, including a heart condition, high blood
pressure, and obesity. During 1985, Frank suffered a slight to
moderate heart attack. His health problems, however, did not
prevent him from undertaking activities during the years in issue
such as mowing his lawn, fishing, gambling, and helping Larry and
Ronnie renovate property.
Frank and Katherine experienced numerous medical expenses
during the years in issue. The record does not reveal what
portion, if any, of those expenses were paid by Medicare or
Medicaid.
Frank and Katherine purchased the Longwood property during
June 1969 for $26,000. They financed $18,000 of the purchase
price. Sometime before 1983, Frank and Katherine purchased a lot
for $5,000. It is not clear from the record whether this lot was
the Port St. Lucie property transferred to Larry and Ronnie on
January 7, 1991.
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