Anna Nicole....oh well, she tried

Almost four weeks after the death of E. Pierce Marshall, his family says that they are more committed than ever in their battle against Anna Nicole for the family fortune.

"Nothing has changed from the family's standpoint as to how this case should end up and we will handle it as Pierce did, in his honor," the family said in a statement. Elaine Marshall, Pierce's widow, is now the estate representative. Hating it!

One of Smith's attorneys, actually thought Marshall's death might lead to a settlement. "Certainly, there is a fact that there will be a change in personalities involved," he said. "That opens up the possibility there will be a different attitude. Assets change hands. That is often a time when people want to access what is in their best interest.