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Glendon’s cousin. Pastor Nelson presided over Esther’s funeral
services.
(m) Legal Expenses
The stipulated documentary evidence shows that in 1994 ERG
paid legal expenses of $4,660.19. The invoices detail the
services provided as, inter alia, “Review: information from Burt
Benson respecting property line dispute”, an appeal to the
unemployment office, “Burton O. Benson v. Westinghouse Electric,”
review of proposed loan agreement, probate questions re: mother’s
estate, etc.
(n) Employee Relations Expenses
ERG purchased Oakland baseball tickets for $2,119.50, the
invoice for which was paid on or about February 11, 1994.
Additionally, respondent submitted copies of monthly invoices for
the Lakeview Club for the period December 25, 1993, through
September 25, 1994. These invoices are addressed to “RADM Burton
O. Benson” and bear his home address. The total amount shown as
being paid on these invoices is $915.66.
3. Nonconstructive Dividend Issues
(a) Dividend Franklin Accounts
On or about May 1, 1983, Burton submitted an application to
open a joint investment account with the Franklin Money Fund
(Franklin). The application bears the name “Benson Properties
Unlimited” as owner, Eric or Burton as co-owner, and Eric’s
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