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"My representation of Mr. Stern as the named executor under the last will and testament of Anna Nicole Smith...."

Don't apologize, it's the way Wood worded it. Notice the phraseology, "named executor" and not "acting executor".

Yeah, so he's "named". They should stop talking about it and make it official in the probate court instead of showing off about it via hundreds of reminders to the media.

Yes - I saw that - "named executor" - yet the will is not validated yet, legally, correct?

Would to God they would shut up about it until it's been settled. But they won't. Another hammer to shut down whatever they don't like.

Sure looks like Ron Rale has split!! Someone got the goods on the date that the will was faxed?? That goes through the system....just like a phone call.

Since many people seem to be a little confused on this recent libel/slander issue, I found a decent layman's synopsis of exactly what defamation entails, replete with case law. Feel free to peruse this reference.

It's important to note that just adding JMO (Just My Opinion) to statements does not leave the commentator exempt. For example, back when John O'Quinn passed out briefly in Seidlin's court room, I happened to be reading the Court TV message boards. The accusations that he is a drunk and that's why he passed out were running like a rabid fever on that forum. Some of their posters actually believed that by adding "JMO" at the end of their accusations made it an opinion instead of statement. Not so! See section D of the reference.

Key here is "whether a statement is intended to convey an actual fact about a person". In the accusations made against O'Quinn being a drunk and which continue even today there, it's treading on libel ground, irregardless of adding JMO. See the difference?

I don't know where they got this "JMO" disclaimer. It doesn't exempt them from saying anything they want. They are passing along incorrect information. But this is law we're talking about and under the law, they are wrong - JMO or no JMO.

Anyway, I hope the article helps clear up any confusion some of you may have had on the subject.

On a personal note, there's been many times I would have loved to release some frustration out due to the boiling wrongness of this case. But the truth is, it's simply not worth my life, my family or my house. And I'm sure it's not worth yours either. In the end, I still have faith in the democratic system and the Higher Authority that oversees us all; both of which, will judge accordingly -- one way or the other. In other words, don't let this get to you to that level. ;)