In Brief: Rumors and a Change of Plans
May 15th, 2007 by Jane Devin
According to a close family member, Howard K. Stern is not writing a book about his life with Anna Nicole Smith at the present time.
Last week, I said I hoped to do a series of articles on Anna Nicole Smith’s Texas family. When a claimed member of the family came to the site to defend Virgie Arthur, I thought it would be fair to hear their story. The planned articles did not come to fruition. Other articles are in the works.
I’d like to take the time to thank the readers of this site for their continued support as well as the compassion and insight they bring to each and every story. Thank you, too, for the emailed comments, information and suggestions.
A special thank you to genealogical genius Kim Arthes. who has done a particularly wonderful job of straightening out the branches of Anna Nicole Smith’s complicated family tree. Kim’s extensive efforts are commendable, and sure to be appreciated not only by me but by many others. Thank you, Kim.
I just love you Jane!!
Awww Kim! You are so sweet! We’re all lucky to have you!
Hello Jane,
Thank you very much for the info.
I personally would like to read his book.
But I understand if Dannielynn is the reason why Howard is not doing that for now.
IMO, he would not be able to skip out about Larry in his book, and it might hurt Dannielynn in terms of what he has done to Anna. If he stays in her life as Uncle Howard, many things will be only in his mind.
Link is for transcript to Nancy Grace 5-15-07 about Anna’s will.
http://transcripts.cnn.com/TRANSCRIPTS/0705/15/ng.01.html
Anna Nicole Smith Will Filed; Howard K. Stern Waives Fees, Asks to be Executor of E$tate; Larry Birkhead Files to be Dannielynn Guardian, Girds for Attacks; Will Virgie Challenge? Where There’s a Will, Will There Be A Way…Around It?
http://www.artharris.com/2007/05/16/anna-nicole-smith-will-filed-howard-k-stern-waives-fees-asks-to-be-executor-of-etate-larry-birkhead-files-to-be-dannielynn-guardian-girds-for-attacks-will-virgie-challenge-where-theres-a-will-will-the/
Interesting…
http://www.thebahamasinvestor.com/features/international-asset-protection.php
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Strategies of varying degrees exist to help protect assets from future potential litigation from creditors and/or disgruntled family members or heirs. One of the most common methods of asset protection is the use of trusts. In one sense, most Bahamian trusts established by Americans, although transparent from a tax perspective, are “asset protection trusts.” If it is properly established, the trust’s assets no longer form part of one’s estate and are not subject to the claims of future creditors or heirs and/or their spouses – either before or after the individual’s death. Bahamian trust statutes strengthen such protection.
Thank you Jane for this info. I never thought he’d be writing a book at the present time. He has too many other things to do right now. I think we as posters can and should give our own opinions, but when it comes to hard facts that we don’t know about, we should not elaborate. I don’t think we should say, “he said”, if we don’t know for sure this is true. I continue to pray that all will turn out well, and I believe it will.
Hello.
For all my 5 cents is worth, I would like to say that I am saddened that Howard K Stern would not take any fees for administering the estate, for he is perfectly entitled. It is not right for other people to profit from his hard work. I understand to waive any fees is his choice. However, I also see the ongoing vicious assaults upon his person. Certain websites are continuously brimming with idiots calling him murderer and other choice names, and I wish for a perfect scale of justice that would boomerang these viciousness back to them.
I do hope he will be appointed administrator, and be able to set the bulldogs upon those who sell Anna Nicole’s diaries online. Terrible, terrible! What an invasion of post mortem privacy! What an insult to this woman’s soul!
Money is not the root of all evil, but greed is.
Well said,Kristina
Certainly, Howard should be paid. In the legal document, after saying he won’t be paid, he says he “reserves the right” to do something… On TV I heard that down the road he would/might be paid, as he should be if he continues to work for Dannielynn’s estate.
Jane, you are the BEST writer and you have such a good grasp of the facts of the story… If Howard is ever ready to write a book, it would be wonderful if you were the professional writer who helps him.
Hi again.
I am particularly upset this morning for earlier I went and saw ANS online diary entries. I had seen them before, and gotten upset, but went there anyway just to see if they had added more pages. I feel like screaming to high heavens! Whatever this woman went through, did, hoped for, cried about … was her personal business. My God, to post those entries online and to sell them….
You know, think about this… to be sexually promiscous does not come easy to a woman. There truly is something to “gender is destiny.” We are born to be “mothers,” good mothers, and sex leads to motherhood, and we all come wiht built-in safeguards against having the type of sex with uncaring men, that leads to conception of an injured child and tainst that child for the rest of its natural life… oh … what I mean to say is … if a woman is sexually promiscous, this is not something she is born with, it’s not a behaviour that comes easily to her. Mostly, it’s rooted in trauma, heavy, serious, gut-wrenching trauma.
I am sorry for this charming, talented (at the very least, as a model, she sure had a sparkling personality which the camera’s eye loved), overall sincere-natured woman’s tragic life and much exploited demise.
I hope she is in a better place and is not looking down, and weeping over what’s been happening to her name and memory.
Linda, I second that!
“Jane, you are the BEST writer and you have such a good grasp of the facts of the story… If Howard is ever ready to write a book, it would be wonderful if you were the professional writer who helps him.”
Remember her post, “Cousteau’s Daughter”? How well written? Yeah, I do hope HKS will write his own book to set the record straight, and truly it would be great if our Jane would be there for him and with him…….
I believe that this site has self-regulatory functions like Nasdaq does. Even if some unverified things are thrown out and elaborated on here, they would be checked in various ways and set straight again.
Here are so many thoughtful people and that’s why I like to come here to check very often.
yoyogi, you’re right.
I agree, even though we may not all agree, it’s been a relief to post where others are supporting Howard. He needs to know that.
Thank you Jane for clearing that rumor up we were not sure because people mag. used our sources report and we all know how reliable that is
Yoyogi, I appreciate the link, it is nice to keep informed of what they are reporting even if they don’t always get it right
THANKS JANE FOR YOUR GREAT ARTICLES. SINCE HOWARD IS NOT PRESENTLY WRITING A BOOK, IT’S UNDERSTABLE. HOWEVER, I DO HOPE SOMEDAY THAT HE WILL WRITE HIS LIFE STORY WITH ANNA NICOLE . WHATEVER HE DOES, I’M SUPPORTIVE OF HIM. I BELIEVE HE SHOULD COBNTINUE TO PURSUE THE MARSHALL LAWSUIT AND HOPEFULLY WIN FOR DANNILYNN’S ESTATE AND GET WHAT HE’S OWED. I’M GLAD TO SEE HE FILED ANNA’S WILL AND HOPE HE DOES GET TO BE EXCUTOR AND SPECIAL ADMINSTRATOR. I DON’T THINK HE OWE’S ANYONE AN EXPLANATION OF ANNA’S PERSONAL ASSESTS, I BELIEVE THAT IS FOR THE PROBATE COURT. THAT’S JUST MY OWN OPINION. I’VE ENJOYED READING EVERYONES POST.
on ETonline
The Associated Press says they’ve been provided with 60 pages of excerpts from a diary belonging to ANNA NICOLE SMITH by Universal Rarities, which has sold other Anna Nicole memorabilia.
The entries mention personal details on everything from an alleged abusive boyfriend to her breast augmentation surgery.
In the excerpts, said to be from 1991 and 1992, the late Playboy pinup girl mentions a boyfriend who, she says, after learning she had gotten another man’s phone number, “came unglued. Threw me out of his house and broke up with me. It was awful. He hit me and my mother.”
She also mentions her upcoming breast implant surgery, saying, “I’m so excited I could scream. Ahhhhh I just feel so happy.”
The diaries also reveal a time when Anna Nicole believes she’s pregnant, saying the boyfriend “will hate me.”
According to the Associated Press, the entries waver between joy and unhappiness. “I’m a very sad person … my mom hates me so much. She is so jealous of me. … I love my mom but I can’t handle it anymore.”
For more on Anna Nicole’s private diary, watch tonight’s ET
On ET’s Site
Investigative reporter Art Harris says that Anna Nicole left substantial assets behind.
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ANNA NICOLE’s estate may be worth far more than anyone has guessed, according to investigative reporter ART HARRIS.
On Harris’ Web site, he details assets such as a high six-figure Bahamian bank account, a six-carat diamond ring and a pair of three-carat diamond earrings, two homes (including Horizons, the home she spent the last months of her life in), along with the yacht she was purchasing in Florida at the time of her death, and much more.
Harris reports that after her will is probated in American courts, HOWARD K. STERN will file the will for probate in the Bahamas, where the bulk of the rest of her assets will be addressed.
For more information, visit Harris’ Web site. www.artharris.com
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#11, Kristina — Excellent points, especially regarding promiscuity and trauma. I think many, maybe most, people don’t understand how one relates to the other.
Linda and Kristina. . .my understanding of HKS is that he’s very bright and articulate, methodical, and thoughtful. My guess is that when and if he decides to write his story, he’ll need no help. If he does, he’ll have his pick of many experienced biographers (of which I’m not). On a personal level, I would hope he’d wait a few years before considering such an endeavor — and allow some scar tissue to build over what has to be very deep wounds, and some healing distance between the events of the past year and himself.
Dear Jane,
Anna was an obvious risk taker, she put herself in harms way, but she was certainly determined to attain material value.
At an early age, according to her ‘mommy dearest,’ she was hanging out with the ‘wrong crowd’ at school.
Well, what exactly is the ‘wrong crowd?’ Who are the members of the ‘wrong crowd,’ and why did Vickie associate, or relate to, that ‘wrong crowd?’ Instead of addressing these issues…her mother, simply, sent her away…
Then she marries her boyfriend. Then she has a baby. Then she gets a divorce. Then she becomes a stripper.
Then Howard Marshall, rescues her from those dark places. Then she has breast enhancement, plastic surgery.
Then she models for Playboy, naked. Then she became a Guess Jeans model. Then she marries Howard Marshall.
Then she becomes a Centerfold for Playboy, or, do I have my timing right? Then the legal battle begins to pursue an inheritance, or, what she feels she has earned. Then, eventually, she meets Howard K. Stern, who seems to have represented this client, to the best of his ability. Then she actually becomes a fully clothed model. Then she seems to have fewer affairs. Then she wants another baby, while she still can, we all know that biological time clock keeps on ticking.
Then she meets a blue-eyed man, and we all know who this is. But, she really wants a family, a baby, and not another boyfriend. Then, the untimely death of her son. Then heartache takes its final toll, culminating in many more tears.
And, then ‘Hope’ is all we have left, she is Dannielynn.
(Please note: I may have made an error in this series of most unfortunate events.)
Dear Jane,
Now, everyone is finally figuring out what Anna Nicole was worth.
Dear Jane,
Just one more thing, before I fall asleep, I do take pity upon Virgie Arthur, she was in no way capable of taking care of ‘her’ offspring, her family, almost all by herself. She was after money, too, material value, because she lacked self esteem, nurturing and education. Babies shouldn’t have babies.
Did Howard make her into something he felt like she wanted, or something or someone he could pursue and want himself? Or was it perhaps a mutual agreement?
I don’t think Howard made her into something, Anna made herself into what she wanted.
Also, I could take pity onto VA if she would start acting like a mother and take her place.
Larry King Live’s transcript 5-16-07 with Bruce Ross HKS probate lawyer.
http://transcripts.cnn.com/TRANSCRIPTS/0705/16/lkl.01.html
It’s at the botton of the page
maryst,
I agree. I don’t think Howard made her into anything. I think he knew what she wanted and he jump started it for her. I think Howard loved Anna for who she was, not who she could become or became. So, I think he would have loved her no matter what.
Thanks again, Jane….I once heard Ron Rale say that HKS was a great highshcool football player. Does anyone know what position he played and if he played in college. Just curious….
Thanks for the replies guys.
Myself, I believed the need was mutual. We know who we need as friends to push ourselves forward. Some of her friends appeared to use her, while I believe Kimmie and Howard supported and did what she needed. I do believe Howard had an influence on her in some way and that seemed to make other friends that were perhaps not so healthy not like it.
. Barbara,
I agree with you #31.
with you on #31
I think Anna wanted to be a better person after she meant Howard because Howard bought the best out in her.
Very well said Maryst, I agree with you and #31.
I think he Loved her for the person he knew she really was, they were a team.
I think the only thing Howard should stand accused of, is loving Anna so much! Then he would be totally guilty.
DEAR JANE, I AM LEAVING THIS SITE FOR A WHILE DUE TO MY DAUGHTERS ILLNESS.. KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK THAT YOU DO SO WELL. PLEASE DO NOT LET “SOME PEOPLE” DISCOURAGE YOU FROM SPEAKING “THE TRUTH” I ADMIRE YOUR TENACITY. I HOPE THE BASHING OF HKS AND ANS WILL STOP SOON. IT’S OK TO DISAGREE BUT NOT TO CONTINUE TO VERBALLY ABUSE .. AND THATS WHAT IT IS.. IS USELESS AND NON PRODUCTIVE. GOOD LUCK TO YOU AND GOD BLESS. JIMI
God Bless you Jami, I pray your daughter returns to health.
Just one another thought about Anna and Howard, it looked very much to me Anna was transitioning into becoming a lawyers wife, Mr and Mrs. Howard K. Stern, I saw love in her eyes towards him when they were walking into the supreme court, she did finally get it didn’t she? She looked at him with great admiration and love.
I should edit before I submit
maryst,
I truly believe she loved him. She said she did. I know he loved her also. You could see the love dripping from his eyes as he looked at her. Good golly miss molly.
DEAR MARYST, I KNOW W/O A DOUBT THAT ANS LOVED HKS. YOU TO , ARE A RAY OF SUNSHINE FOR OTHERS. I WANT YOU TO LOOK OUT FOR JANE AND KICK BUTT IF ANY ONE TRIES TO STOP HER WORK. SHE IS THE BEST!!! AND YOU, MY DEAR, ARE A CLOSE SECOND. GOD BLESS YOU ALL, HUGS, J
Thanks Jimi, EJ, your funny
I think she loved him too, it just took her longer to get there. I think Howard allowed Anna to be what she wanted to be. I really think he was the first man in her life that was like that and she did not understand at first he is a strong man. When I see clips of the two of them, my heart simply breaks, it is so sad. I hope he is able to have a good life. I am glad he has something to work on and has purpose. Anna gave Larry and Howard such a beautiful gift (from God).
maryst,
I truly think Howard has his head on straight. He is highly motivated by Anna’s wishes and intent. He will be fine. I know we tend to worry about him, but he’ll be ok. We have to remember that life’s journey is fraught with unexpected twiists and turns, and the risk of stumbling ranks high, but when God holds you by the hand, a stumble doesn’t result in a fall. With his supporting arm, you catch your footing and continue surefooted along the way. No matter what his enemies try to do, they won’t be successful.
wow EJ that is a great post
I agree EJ, great post. I am not as worried about his well being as before. He appears to be doing fine and I think Larry is opening up to his ideas to a certain extent. In that manner I give him great credit.
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Use those fingertips and travel over to Art Harris’ site. Interesting information on G. Ben Thompson!!
Jimi, I hope it’s nothing too serious with your daughter. You will be missed on the site, but our thoughts and prayers are with you.
howard did have a positive influence on her. i think he made her aware that she was special and deserved better than she she thought. look at her old boy friends, old hangers on, who only used her. she had a very low opinion of her self. but when howard, a gentleman , dressed nice, did’nt ask her for anything , let her know how special she was, came along after marshall died. she needed someone to take marshalls place,as far as protecting her , helping her when she needed it. so he was there when he should have been. it was meant to be. and he did , and there is no way he did’nt love her, he had to love her, to go through all that he is still going through. she did’nt love larry. he kept her from getting lonesome, she had other boy friends. howard knew and he knew why.her getting pg is the only thing that puzzles me, but then she was taking care of that too, before she died. she was 38 years old, and perhaps she was finally growing up. she knew who would be with her under her terms, as long as she wanted him .and she knew she wanted howard the rest of her life. and you know , she had him for the rest of her life.
Nice post Windy…Howard did have an influence over Anna.
NANCY GRACE Transcript to 5-18-07 show:
How Much Was Anna Nicole Worth?;
http://transcripts.cnn.com/TRANSCRIPTS/0705/18/ng.01.html
SHOWBIZ TONIGHT 5-17-07 transcript
Shocking new secret about Anna Nicole Smith`s assets. Tonight, SHOWBIZ TONIGHT with the startling revelations. Why Anna Nicole`s estate may be worth much more than we ever imagined. Bank accounts, jewelry, homes, we are talking a whole lot of cash. SHOWBIZ TONIGHT with the battle over Anna`s mysterious millions.
http://transcripts.cnn.com/TRANSCRIPTS/0705/17/sbt.00.html
Nancy Grace Saturday’s show 8pm on CNN/Headline News
Anna Nicole Smith’s baby girl — her new life with her real father. Is the custody battle over? And what about the inheritance? Nancy Grace has the latest. Saturday at 8 p.m. ET.
Jane,
Why did your most recent posting go up and come right back down. I saw it in the (very) early morning and now it’s gone! It was wonderful to see and I do hope that you put it back up!
P.S. I noticed something that was missed and PM’d you about it. Ok?
If NG has as much information as has had Thursday and friday it nothing but misinformation and speculation. She is trying to sensationalize something that is no more than a days business. Even with people who have the corect information,they are cut off,so she can keep her own spin going.
Micha, what PM did you use? I didn’t get anything. . .my email is located in “About the Author” — please feel free to write me.
The family tree needed a question answered, and I believe I have that answer now. Kim Arthes is nothing short of brilliant. The post will go back up tonight or tomorrow.
Right now, I’ve got an angel to pick up at the airport — after a tour of duty in Iraq, my daughter is coming home! I’m very excited. She saved a lot of money while she was gone, but she’s staying with me and we’re going house hunting. . .Many good things are on the horizon for her, and I feel just like a proud parent should — maybe more so because she really was my life’s work. Not that she didn’t put a lot of effort in herself. . .she did. She’s very much the go-getter, and I totally love her for that.
Alright, I’ve fawned and swooned and there’s likely to be more where that came from. But the phone just rang, and I literally just want to RUN to the MSP terminal.
Wow Jane,
That place over there, is so dangerous…did the Children ever get school supplies?
Congrats on having your daughter home, I can only imagine how elated you must feel. I have a daughter, too!
Best Wishes, Always…and I look forward to seeing the revised family tree you posted here last night.
Hello.
This is unrelated to the topic, and I ask your indulgence. I just discovered it, and would like to post it for those of you who’d like to leave a note there:
http://www.legacy.com/GB/GuestbookView.aspx?PersonId=19195044
It’s a book for Daniel W Smith, Anna/Vicky’s beloved late son.
Jane:
It must have been a beautiful morning when you woke up as you have probably counted off the days until today.
You are probably bouncing off the walls with excitement and so proud of your daughter, with good reason. With you as her mother I’m sure she is a wonderful person and would be surprised if she was not a go getter.
You have provided us with a great gift over the past few months with both your time and your writing, which we really appreciate. It is now time for you.
Enjoy your house hunting and your daughter and forget us for a while because family is the most important thing in the entire world. Cherish the time you are together as you get caught up on each others lives. Stop and smell the roses. I’m sure it has been a long time with many a sleepless night. Those of us not in that position cannot even attempt to comprehend what you and the many other parents and family of military personnel have gone through.
We are very patient and will be here waiting once you have had some long awaited quality time with your family.
Tell you daughter thank you for everything she has done for us not only for those in the States but here in Canada as well.
All the best
Margie
Kristina:
What a lovely book. Do you know who it will be going to? Thanks.
Lyndam same observation for me too
looks like they stopped taking signatures in Sept so Anna must have gotten it.
Jane and daughter, happy house hunting and a special thanks goes to your daughter today.
Your daughter sounds like a wonderful and brave person. You must be happy to have her back with you! “Back” is now a wonderful word for me. I lull my son to sleep singing “My Bonny Lies Over the Ocean” and for some reason, he’s become fixated on the “back” when I sing “BRIIING Baaack, BRIIIN Baaak”…He giggles and says “back”! Every time I sing it. It’s our little giggle before he relaxes and goes to sleep. So…happy “back” to you and your daughter.
My PM box is elsewhere. We’ve written back and forth before. Oki?
Jane,
I am anxiously waiting for you to read Part II and for Kim to check it out!
Jane: God has given you a precious gift, and he is bringing her back to the precious gift he has given her. There is nothing more precious than a mothers love for her child, when that is returned it is ten fold. May God bless you both and keep you safe. Jane I think he has more in store for you than you will ever know………..God bless you both.
KRISTINA:……. Thank you for posting the GUEST BOOK. I didn’t know any thing like that existed. It will a wonderful gift for Dannielynn when becomes a young lady. ………. Thank you again.
#11 KRISTINA……. you have knowledge that a lot of people can not or will not understand. Since I have been posting with Jane I know I am not alone, that there are others who have survived the darkness.
Jane. I missed you tonight! I know why and I’m so happy for you..But I missed you, nonetheless!
Jane:
I am happy for you and your daughter.
Jane! Congrats to getting your girl back. Tell her hello from me and everyone else. Tell her thank you for protecting us and serving our country!
I am so proud of our servicemen and women. They are the best of the best.
OK, Ill stop..
~QV~
God bless you and your daughter, Jane!
I wish you long life, light, love, and good luck, always.
#60 MARYST:……. I found that book, and I put note of condolence. Apparently the book is paid for by a sponsor, if time runs out on that someone else can sponsor., this one is for a year . It would be really nice to have notes of condolence that says really nice things about Daniel and Anna for Danielyn when she grows up.
Peggy,
What are we doing to ANS’s family?????
#72,
Who do you consider Anna’s family to be?
Dear Peggy,
We are not making anything worse, in fact, I think we are trying to make things better.
Hi Squeaker #72 and EJ #73:
It appears that Peggy’s post has been deleted, but I believe that she was speaking about Vergie Arthur. Read Peggy’s post, from May 18th, on the INTERVIEW WITH BONNIE STERN page where she accuses Bonnie of …MAKING ANNA’S MOM LOOK BAD.
Thanks Aggie.
Aggie,
Thank you for putting into words exactly what I was thinking.
and Thanks for the info on the link.
It was greatly appreciated