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Here is a photo from Gwen's wedding yesterday.

It was a perfect-weather day. Everyone had a wonderful time. I danced myself into one blister, two hot-spots, and two very sore feet, and it was great. Gwen & Jay's dance was fabulous, and Gwen's dance with my husband went really well, too. As to the hair color - it gets better. All FOUR of the bride's attendants had blue in their hair. Fiona (my older daughter) dyed her hair to match her dress. With the extra dye, she put a "racing stripe" of blue in her friend Jess' hair (friends with both Gwen & Fiona since they were little), 'cuz Jess thought that was a cool idea. Lindsey always has a blue stripe in her hair. So Samantha, when she showed up for the rehearsal, felt left out - and Fiona took her off to buy buy hair extensions! They all matched their dresses. And three of the four had blue shoes (Sam's were clear). Thanks for all the good wishes; I will pass them along! I had to share with my family here. No pix of Doug & I yet; the one I posted I took. I'm sure to get one at some point and will post it then - probably as a response to this discussion thread.

Just went through the paperwork to get my Real ID (state just finally got around to it recently). They accepted a W2 I printed off from your software as proof of my SSN. Mind boggling to me and I hope they verify it somewhere else.

Yes. They are selling their entire interest in the property and appear to meet the other requirements. The related party rule only comes into play if the transaction is the sale of a remainder interest.

Jeez, I know this hypothetical question, but if this was a real question I would refer my client to a tax attorney better and not play superman/woman.

Keep in mind that AAA will also process Real ID driver's license renewals - at least for members. Doesn't help with the paper back-up issues, but the line was a LOT shorter there when I went!

How wonderful for you all! Looks like a perfect day. Be sure to upload the photo of the proud parents, too!

IIRC, the DMV employees had to be trained (certified?) to process the Real ID apps, and no further checks are done (maybe only name match on the SS, but most in CA had already linked their SS to their DL). Years ago, I was part of a youth spoorts program, and we had do do deeper checks then, for any volunteers, and even deeper checks for All Star players. Thankfully, we had some "in the know" locally who were able to help (this was before the electronic methods they use today to try to deflect liability). After all these years, I finally felt the desire to get my tribal ID. I had to send more information than needed for a Real ID. Of course, the tribal ID is also flawed, since in my case, it relies on the Dawes Roll, which has no real bearing to quantum, other than who was willing to sign up for the roll, and who was "considered" part of the tribe at the time. One side of my lineage did not sign up as they were afraid of the "federal men". I snicker when I see blurbs saying how "one drop" regulations are gone... (I prefer to think I belong to the human tribe, but as I get older, and worry about leaving family behind, there are available benefits - medical specifically - I cannot ignore.) I know of some people who have had more than one SSN in their lives, for legitimate reasons, and sometimes there are conflicts which also proves the point there is no magic number or card which is infallible. If you ever see a birth cert where the official signature (such as the MD) is typed, even though the requirement is for a physical signature, it does not mean the cert is invalid despite the requirement. Proves looking at a BC in its face is not enough knowledge to prove validity of the BC.

Beautiful, congratulations to all. I couldn't help but notice that the maid of honor's hair color matches her dress. That's impressive.

Looks like it was a beautiful wedding! Congratulations to the happy couple!

Congratulations!!! The very best to the newlyweds!

Good times. Congrats! And best wishes!

Happy moments for your family. Congratulations... Looks like a very beautiful day too.

Great picture! Congratulations to all!

Congrats.... beautiful picture

Aww! Congratulations. What a beautiful day for your family.

Beautiful! Congratulations to your daughter, new son-in-law, and your family.