Estate of Marcia P. Hoffman, deceased, Elisabeth Hoffman, Personal Representative - Page 3




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          petition, Ms. Hoffman was listed as the executrix of decedent’s             
          estate.  At the time the petition was filed, Mr. Chamberlain                
          resided in Michigan, and Ms. Hoffman resided in Illinois.                   
               Decedent married Alfred Hoffman, Jr. (Mr. Hoffman), on June            
          2, 1961, and they had three children during their marriage.  On             
          January 15, 1992, the marriage between decedent and Mr. Hoffman             
          was dissolved in the Circuit Court of Pinellas County, Florida.             
          Decedent and Mr. Hoffman entered into a “Marital Settlement                 
          Agreement” (the marital settlement), effective as of October 17,            
          1991, which was incorporated into the divorce decree.3  The                 
          presiding judge did not interpret the marital settlement or                 
          impose any conditions in addition to those set forth in the                 
          marital settlement.  The presiding judge noted that the marital             
          settlement was fair and reasonable and was freely and voluntarily           
          entered into by both parties with the full benefit of counsel and           
          other experts.                                                              
          Marital Settlement Agreement                                                
               The marital settlement was divided into 20 articles.                   
          Article I provided that the marital settlement was intended to be           
          a full settlement of all matters pending in the divorce                     
          proceedings, including a division of the marital assets and                 
          provisions for the support of decedent.                                     


               3Art. XV of the marital settlement provided that “The laws             
          of the State of Florida shall govern the validity, construction,            
          interpretation and effect of this Agreement.”                               





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