...and the Executor of Anna Nicole's will (she did have one) is:

npincus

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Fri Feb-09-07 09:29 PM
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...and the Executor of Anna Nicole's will (she did have one) is:

http://www.tmz.com/2007/02/09/report-howard-k-stern-executor-of-annas-will/

Howard K. Stern.

ET is reporting that Anna Nicole Smith did, in fact, have a will. According to the show, it was written before the death of her son Daniel and the birth of daughter Dannielynn -- and names Howard K. Stern as the executor.

The document reportedly named Daniel as her sole heir, but now that she had a daughter, Dannielynn is, as of now, Anna's closest next of kin.

A family law expert tells TMZ that disposition will get sticky depending on what happens with the paternity suit and whether or not Anna and Howard's Bahamian commitment ceremony is deemed legally binding by a probate court. One complex issue is that Howard cannot legally be the executor and a beneficiary of the will.

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Shell Beau

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Fri Feb-09-07 09:31 PM
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1. That is odd that he can't legally do both, because

a lot of people name their children as the executor of the will and they are also beneficiaries. I guess it differs from state to state, but I know here in MS, you can be a beneficiary and executor.

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flvegan

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Fri Feb-09-07 09:40 PM
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2. Get sticky? Nah...that's a minor child.

Lawyers will be well utilized, but ultimately the legal system will work towards the minor/infant child.

Whatever state this is, the Executor/Executrix of the Will can and often is a Beneficiary in many cases.

Lawyers...ON YOUR MARK!!!

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Shell Beau

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Fri Feb-09-07 09:43 PM
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3. Right! Many parents name their children to be executor/executrix.

Very common.

I only know this because it is basically my job. I research all chancery records which includes estates.

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npincus

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Fri Feb-09-07 09:48 PM
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4. not a lawyer, but they've been residents of The Bahamas

Edited on Fri Feb-09-07 09:49 PM by npincus

for a while.... perhaps her will is subject to that jurisdiction.

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flvegan

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Fri Feb-09-07 09:50 PM
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5. Where's the property?

We're looking at a US Probate, regardless, and probably LOTS of lawyers considering her previous legal issues with her deceased husband.

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Shell Beau

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Fri Feb-09-07 09:52 PM
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7. The will should be filed in all counties in which she owned

real property.

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flvegan

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Fri Feb-09-07 10:04 PM
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9. Probate should be opened in all jurisdictions.

Even if just to agree with previous decisions.

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Shell Beau

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Fri Feb-09-07 10:07 PM
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10. And then there will be contesting of the will of course.

Edited on Fri Feb-09-07 10:09 PM by Shell Beau

I think that is a given.

I have read wills where it stated if anyone contested the will, then they shall receive $1.00. That one still cracks me up.

edit: "i" before "e" except after "c" Duh!! I guess I can't spell anymore!

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flvegan

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Fri Feb-09-07 10:10 PM
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11. I think it has to be pre-stated

That so-and-so receives x. If they contest the Will, they receive $1. It's punishment for going after what wasn't meant to be given to you.

There are billions at stake here, ultimately, I believe.

I just hope that the kids get what they need/deserve.

Contesting the Will will be like the sun rising in the east. A given.

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Shell Beau

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Fri Feb-09-07 09:51 PM
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6. Well, that could very well be.

Laws differ from state to state on all chancery matters (which an estate is). I am sure the Bahamas would be different.

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Oeditpus Rex

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Fri Feb-09-07 09:54 PM
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8. OMG!!!11 How dare they publish that photo???

She looks like she just had a baby or something!

BAD media! BAD!!! :spank:

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blitzen

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Fri Feb-09-07 10:16 PM
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12. I think they're wrong about executor/beneficiary law..

It's really common for an executor to be a beneficiary...Although maybe there are some states or countries that prohibit it?

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Fri Feb-09-07 11:12 PM
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13. Insane Delusions, Undue Influence, Duress, Lack of Capacity

Lots of reasons to contest the will.

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