SOrry , not spamming wanted to make sure you where aware of my question. YOu replied and i will only comment in response to your comment. Understand the answer to these questions change everything.

1. So , no they did not get legal advice. Got it. thank you

2. Actually, no there is no difference. Steemit inc stake had no legal agreements attached to them. The witnesses would have produced them by now. So your saying ned doesnt have to pay Taxes on the stake he sold to Justin? Really?