Anna Nicole Smith’s Estate Gets Nothing from Her Deceased Husband’s Estate
The introduction is below:
The immortality of Anna Nicole Smith was something that could have never been predicted. Her legal battle has ensued for over 15 years, including two years beyond her death, and has found a voice in nearly every court. Her entangled case has been heard by the bankruptcy court, probate court, district court, appellate court and the U. S. Supreme Court.
On March 19, 2010, on remand from the Supreme Court, the ninth circuit ruled that two prior federal court rulings in favor of Anna Nicole Smith should be vacated and the initial Texas probate court should be upheld. The Texas probate court left Anna Nicole Smith nothing of her deceased billionaire husband’s estate. Though the ruling itself is not that interesting, the little known story, both factual and legal, is fascinating.