Claim for Legal Fees Involved in Purchase of Residence

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Highlights

A decision was requested concerning reimbursement of attorney's fees for preparation and recording of a power of attorney in connection with an employee's purchase of a residence incident to a transfer of station. The legal fees were incurred because of the wife's absence at the real estate closing. If the wife's absence was due to the fact that her presence was required at the old station to make arrangements for relocation, the legal fees may be reimbursed.

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