Anna Nicole Smith's Will Revealed to the Public

Fort Lauderdale, Florida- Anna Nicole Smith's will was released to the public per orders of Circuit Judge Larry Seidlin. The 5 year old will (signed in July, 2001) left everything to deceased son, Daniel. Being so old, there was no mention of daughter Dannielynn. Howard K. Stern was named executor of the estate. Anna Nicole will be embalmed. But what does this all mean for the money, and what about 5-month old Dannielynn?

Anna Nicole's will was so outdated, that it is almost useless. With Daniel's death, and Dannielyn's birth, everything has changed. While the will does not mention Dannielynn, there is a section that states, "such that my children are distributed sufficient sums for their health, education and support" (www.cnn.com). This offers some hope for Dannielyn, the rightful heir of the estate. Anna Nicole obviously intended for her money to go to her offspring. This will supports that, even if the details are outdated.

However, with Howard Stern being the executor, how will this be ensured? Anna Nicole apparently did not want her money going to him or any other man. Her will reads, "I have intentionally omitted to provide for my spouse and other heirs, including future spouses and children and other descendants now living and those hereafter born or adopted" (www.sfgate.com).

What about custody of the child? There was obviously no mention of custody in the will, so the paternity battle continues. Pending DNA confirmation that has yet to be performed, this decision will be left to the courts.

Meanwhile, Anna Nicole's "loved ones" are still fighting over her burial site. Anna's mother wants the burial to be in Florida, while Howard Stern insists that she should be put to rest in the Bahamas (www.reuters.com). There was no mention of the burial site in the will.

With this latest piece of information, we really don't have many more answers. The rightful is still in question, there is still no legal guardian for Dannielynn, and no burial place. It will be days or weeks before these questions are answered by the courts.