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Anna Nicole Smith's Will Officially Filed

Anna Nicole SmithTMZ has obtained the official copy of Anna Nicole Smith's will, filed moments ago by Howard K. Stern.

The petition to probate Anna's will was filed in Los Angeles County Superior Court. It is the same will that was discussed during the contentious Florida court hearings. The will doesn't name Larry Birkhead as a beneficiary, but the petition to probate lists him as a party with an interest in Anna's estate.

TMZ got in touch with Ron Rale, one of the named executors, who confirmed that Birkhead has filed a petition to become the guardian of Dannielynn's estate. Of course, you recall, a DNA test confirmed that Birkhead is Dannielynn's daddy. Rale added, "Contrary to any speculation, there is no way in the world that there is any petition to name Larry as a beneficiary of the estate in his individual capacity."

Rale also noted that in the petition, Stern waived any right to compensation as executor.

In the will, Anna is listed to have had personal property valued at $10,000 and real property valued at $1.8 million when she died; however, she still had a $1.1 million mortgage.



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31. You are so right justice..he is a pimp..and his own daughter...now he is considering modelling..more money for the con artist..it was all part of the plan..wonder if Anna's death was..wonder if he never gave and damn and truly hoped she would die from drugs..seems he never did anything to intervene even when she was pregnant.

Posted at 4:43PM on May 14th 2007 by Hope

32. First of all, the probate court has to decide if that will is even going to be allowed. It may not be allowed and may be moot because Daniel is dead and that is who she left everything in her will to. It has to be filed before the probate court can consider whether it is to be allowed. If the will is not allowed, then Anna has died Intestate. Meaning that everything is left to her daughter, Danny Lynn, and Larry could be named executor, but he would have to hire an attorney to help him. BUT IT LOOKS LIKE ANNA ESTATE AND DANNYLYNN WILL BE LEFT WITH NOTHING. NOW ALL OF HER BILL COLLECTORS AND PEOPLE WHO HAVE FILED CHARGES (ARE SUING HER) AND TRIMSPA CAN COME FORWARD AND REQUEST WHAT SHE OWED THEM. HER LEGAL BILLS MUST BE PAID FIRST. SO IT LOOKS LIKE THERE IS NOTHING LEFT FOR DANNY LYNN. ZILT. AND THE ESTATE COULD BE IN PROBATE FOR A VERY, VERY LONG TIME. LOOK AT MARSHALL'S PROBATE ESTATE! Howard sold all of the videos, etc., and then there will be a book, a lot of books by others too. And now Howard has much more money than Anna had. Or than little Danny Lynn will ever have.

Posted at 4:53PM on May 14th 2007 by Harry

33. A court should take one look and say this women was under duress and heavily medicated at all times to be in a right state of mind to make a will.
Posted at 4:37PM on May 14th 2007 by kerry

Amen!!!

Can someone in CA, tell us if this is now a court document, since it's been filed, or it there more too it than that? I assume there will be a hearing before a probate judge, sometime?

Posted at 4:46PM on May 14th 2007 by Jill Ann

34. She had 10,000 dollars and was buying a yacht ? Maybe that was a gift too huh howard ? you scumbag !

Posted at 4:45PM on May 14th 2007 by kerry

35. You people don't honestly think a judge will rule for Stern in this do you? How ironic too that all of this has been put in probate AFTER the fact-Anna is dead. That so called will was null and void, no one can be made executor after a person has died. Stern is out for money and that is it but funny there is NO money right now. The wife of Marshall's son has taken over for him, they have vowed to fight till the end. Anna got enough out of him-over 6 mill in cash, gifts, houses, what the hell more did she want. She used people all the time and she used the old man to get what she wanted and too bad for her it is backfiring in her face and too bad for all the legal people involved who only seen $$$ signs will probably never see any money either. I hope it is never....Anyone had the chance to read Donna Hogan's book 'Train Wreck'? It is really good. Anna was a real piece of work. Thank God she will not be raising Dannielynn.

Posted at 5:24PM on May 14th 2007 by DK

36. the will was written in 2001...Anna wasn't under duress when the will was originally written...Howard said under oath that he would resend all Executor fees...he never said he wouldn't be the Executor of the estate...big difference! Great, I'm glad Howard is moving forward with business....Anna wanted him to be the Executor and he should be IMO....

Posted at 4:46PM on May 14th 2007 by Mrs.Massey

37. Now you can see that there is NOT much money. THEREFORE, neither Larry nor Howard was ever in this for the money!

The little bit there is will go to a trust fund for Dannielynn. We can only hope that VIRGIE does not cause trouble.

And IF there is ever any Marshall money, that will be put in Dannielynn's trust fund, too.

Posted at 4:46PM on May 14th 2007 by Jenny Justice

38. Maybe if Virgie can prove that their was a deal and Dannylynns best interests are not being fought for in court just maybe she hasnt fought in vain

Posted at 4:48PM on May 14th 2007 by peggy

39. The will was only presented.... It will probably be declared void and will be thrown out. Dannielynn will get everything.

Posted at 4:53PM on May 14th 2007 by Jenny Justice

40. kerry,

Would you please hush. Your questions are like a 5 year old's. You act like Anna spent the last 20 years incoherent or something. She was on medication and she went nuts with those meds after her son accidentaly overdosed. Stop listening to the SMOKING GUM and actually check your facts first.


Good for you Howard and Larry!!!! Make sure everything is done to keep that beast's hands off everything!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Always stick together and you will be just fine.

Posted at 4:49PM on May 14th 2007 by Patty

41. There is no telling what Larry has signed already. What about the corporations......
Posted at 4:42PM on May 14th 2007 by peggy

Is it anyones business? The most important issue, to me, is that Dannielynn's
future is secure.

Posted at 4:50PM on May 14th 2007 by Jill Ann

42. Larry and Howard were not in for money ? Why are they parading that baby around like Shirley Temple then ?

Posted at 4:49PM on May 14th 2007 by kerry

43. Just bring on the books and we will make everybody rich! Who will be first?

Posted at 4:53PM on May 14th 2007 by Get real

44. COME On NOW.... Did ANY of you PEOPLE didn't think GAYSTERN & BUTT-BUDDY RALE wouldn't steal ALL her $$$ and put it in off shore accounts? COME-ON NOW these are TWO DEVILS that sold their SOULS a long time ago!!

Posted at 4:56PM on May 14th 2007 by Hate them both

45. OMG KERRY

PLEASE GO BACK TO THE OTHER SITE! YOU AND YOUR FRIENDS RUINED THE OTHER ONE SO DON"T COME AND POLLUTE THIS ONE TOO! GO AWAY...PLEASEEEE

Posted at 4:51PM on May 14th 2007 by Angie

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