United States Bankruptcy Court, C.D. California October 6, 2000, LA 96-12510-SB, LA 96-01838-SB (Marshall v. Marshall (In Re Marshall))

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AMENDED MEMORANDUM OF DECISION FOLLOWING TRIAL

SAMUEL L. BUFFORD, Bankruptcy Judge.

I. Introduction

Debtor Vicki Lynn Marshall, also known as Anna Nicole Smith, is the surviving widow of J. Howard Marshall II, who was said to be the richest man in Texas.

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Nonetheless, E. Pierce Marshall, J.