Transferring data from iphone 3G to 3GS + something that makes this complex

My father passed away this past week, and gave me his new iPhone 3GS to replace my current 3G model. Once I have AT&T switch me over to the 3GS phone, then I know I need to perform a restore back-up to transfer all of my data over. Hopefully that will be easy.
Here's my question: I want to transfer the apps that my dad had purchased over to my account as well. How can I do that?
Also, I'm currently using my business laptop as my primary iTunes, but I want t switch to my personal computer now and have my library and everyone on it. How can I do that?
Thanks -

really there is no changing your account in iTunes. All you need to do is authorize your new main computer for your account and your dads account (sorry to hear about your loss btw).
http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1420
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