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Chapter 6 of the book "Deeds for California Real Estate" by Mary Randolph is presented. Information on recording the real estate transfer deed which includes preparing a change of ownership statement, change of ownership report and then taking the deed and tax statements to the recorder at the County's recording office, is presented. Sample cover letter for the Recording Deed (RD) and a recording checklist, are also presented.

Chapter 5 of the book "Deeds for California Real Estate" by Mary Randolph is presented. Different types of title transfer deeds including Grant Deeds (GDs), Quitclaim Deeds (QDs) or Quit Claim Deeds, and Warranty Deeds (WDs) along with sample deeds on each category, are discussed. Information on preparing GDs and QDs which requires entering documentary transfer tax information (TTI), address for tax statements and recording information, is also presented.

Chapter 1 of the book "Deeds for California Real Estate" by Mary Randolph is presented. It discusses the basic terminology of real estate transfers including title search and title insurance. Federal regulations in context with real estate gifts and information on the taxable gifts is also presented. A sample form for Real Estate Transfer Disclosure Statement under the Civil Code of California, is presented.

Chapter 4 of the book "Your New York Wills, Trusts, & Estates Explained Simply: Important Information You Need to Know for New York Residents," by Linda C. Ashar is presented. It explores the different taxes levied by federal and state governments against property and how it affects the beneficiaries after a person dies. It details the federal taxes that affect estates and real property including gift tax, generation-skipping transfer tax, and etstae tax.

Chapter 8 of the book "Nolo's Essential Retirement Tax Guide," by Twila Slesnick and John C. Suttle is presented. It explores the available tax benefits for other types of property such as rental property, vacation homes, and second homes which depend on how a particular property is used. Moreover, it says that depreciable basis of the property should be determined at the time the property was used in rental business to figure how much depreciation one may claim each year.

Chapter 14 of the book "Private Mortgage Investing: How to Earn 12% or More on Your Savings, Investments, IRA Accounts, and Personal Equity: A Complete Resource Guide with 100s of Hints, Tips, and Secrets from Experts Who Do It Every Day," by Teri B. Clark and Matthew Stewart Tabacchi is presented. It discusses the bookkeeping and taxation involved in private mortgage investing, such as tax deductions and considerations. It offers information on various mortgage software programs.

Chapter 9 of the book "How to Pay Little or No Taxes on Your Real Estate Investments: What Smart Investors Need to Know Explained Simply," by Brian Kline is presented. It discusses the need to maximize the return on the income generated by the appreciated and property value as a significant strategy to a wealthy life style. It highlights the categorization of a rental income by the U.S. Internal Revenue Service (IRS) as a passive income, while interest as a non-passive income.

Chapter 1 of the book "The First-Time Homeowner's Handbook: A Complete Guide & Workbook for the First-Time Home Buyer" by Joe Adamaitis is presented. It discusses the advantage of home ownership in terms of tax benefits and as an investment. It provides an example in which ownership has an edge over renting. It mentions tips in assessing one's financial capability before purchasing. Tax benefits as reflected in the Publication 530 of the U.S. Internal Revenue Service are offered.

Chapter 7 of the book "Deeds for California Real Estate" by Mary Randolph is presented. Suggestions on hiring experts including lawyers, real estate brokers and tax accountants are presented. Information on taking help from County's law library and online information on California's real estate law, is presented.

The article forecasts the effects of the possible enactment of estate tax laws by the U.S. Congress in estate planning. It is stated that people should be in close touch with the estate planner to update their plans and protect assets from unwanted taxes. It notes that the laws may require a total rearrangement or changes of finances. It also mentions the protection offered by the estate tax laws to planners and real property owners.

Chapter 10 of the book "Your Complete Guide to Leaving an Inheritance for Your Children and Others: What You Need to Know Explained Simply," by Mike Valles is presented. It is stated that the list of properties should be updated to reflect the actual assets. It notes that additions to real properties should be placed under estate planning to avoid probates. It also mentions the additional expenses in estate planning, which include funeral expenses, inheritance taxes and probate costs.

Section 1 of the book "Your Complete Guide to Leaving an Inheritance for Your Children and Others: What You Need to Know Explained Simply," by Mike Valles is presented. It is stated that wealth should not be simply given to descendants because it is a source of power that can change lives. It notes that wealth transfer comes with tax problems so estate planning is important. It also mentions that estate planning is about passing the wealth with as little loss as possible.