Home : Michael Jackson : Michael Jackson's Estate in Court

Michael Jackson's Estate in Court

Posted Jun 29th 2009 2:04PM by TMZ Staff

Michael JacksonInitial papers have been filed with the court to probate Michael Jackson's estate. But it seems Jackson's mom and dad don't know Jackson had a will.

The petition was filed by Michael's parents, Joe and Katherine Jackson. But here's the thing. The papers say Jackson died "intestate" -- that means, without a will.

But we've learned Jackson's long-time lawyer, John Branca, who just came back on board 3 weeks ago, has a will Jackson signed that he intends to file within 30 days.

The petition asks that Katherine be named as administrator of the will ... meaning she wants to call the shots.

The papers say Debbie Rowe will be served with notice of a hearing.

Tags: court, estate, joe jackson, JoeJackson, katherine jackson, KatherineJackson, lawyer, michael jackson, MichaelJackson, probate, will

Comments [110]
SHARE |
4ie6

Relevant Posts

Reader Comments

(Page 2 of 8) Previous 15 Comments | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | Most Recent | Next 15 Comments

16. If there is any justice his estate will be worthless by the time the bills are paid. In fact maybe that was his plan all along. We thought he was terrible with money and materialistic.. Maybe he wwas brilliant with money and managed to live a lavish lifestyle and ensure that when he left this world his dad would get absolutely nothing except 3 more mouths to feed! :)

Posted at 2:18PM on Jun 29th 2009 by Mark

17. Joseph and Katherine Jackson are BOTH vultures.....and the rest of Michaels siblings are their spawn.
Vultures....the whole f'ing pack of them.....except maybe Germaine.

Posted at 2:19PM on Jun 29th 2009 by tellitlikeitis

18. It makes me sick that his family is already plotting at how to get their hands on whatever funds he had left.... my GOD... let the man have his memorial and be properly buried before you worry about the cash! Everytime someone has passed in my family, we don't even THINK about the legalities, wills, ect... UNTIL AFTER the services... sometimes weeks after the services! It's called MOURNING. Old Joe even hit the red carpet last night for the BET awards! His family... particularly his father, make me ill.

Posted at 2:19PM on Jun 29th 2009 by helena handbasket

19. 4. wow, Joe chomping at the bite eh? son not even buried yet..omg..greed greed greed

Posted at 2:14PM on Jun 29th 2009 by me

-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
couldnt have said it better that man put the "gree" into GREED. they just couldnt wait to bury their son i hope jackson wrote his parents out of his will. because we all know that the fight for the children is linked to what,? MONEY. afterall, the children didnt have much contact with the jacksons it was more their NANNY GRACE who brought them up of course this new will is going to be fireworks cos i have a feeling THAT MICHEAL JACKSON has put GRACE in charge of his kids. IF THATS THE CASE.. get ready FOR A FIGHT THAT WILL KEEP TMZ AND THE REST OF THE PRESS IN CLOVER FOR MONTHS TO COME... LETS BULLY!!

Posted at 2:19PM on Jun 29th 2009 by mentalasylum

20. WHAT MONEY????
ALL HE HAD OF ANY VALUE WAS HIS OWN MUSIC LIBRARY 9IF HE EVEN HAD THE RIGHTS TO IT...) AND THE BEATLES CATALOGUE OF MUSIC...AND THAT WAS MORTGAGED TO THE HILT..
I WONDER IF SIR PAUL MCCARTNEY BOUGHT THE RIGHTS TO ALL MICHAEL JACKSON'S MUSIC.....?
I STILL CANNOT BELIEVE THAT THOSE MORONS IN THE BEATLES LET THAT GO....
WACKO JACKO WASN'T TOO WACKO TO LET THAT PRIME INVESTMENT SLIP THU HIS FINGERS LIKE PAUL...I GUESS SIR PAUL WAS TOO BUSY LETTING THAT ONE-LEGGED BITCH BLEED HIM DRY...OOOPS.....DROPPED THE BALL ON THAT ONE PAUL!

Posted at 2:19PM on Jun 29th 2009 by Kevin

21. Enough of The Jacksons. Britney has got to be up to something. I know Lindsay's all tarted up and begging for camera time in Vegas. The guy was a full time junkie whose best work was long gone. And for me, his best work was not that important.

Posted at 2:21PM on Jun 29th 2009 by Joe

22. TMZ would you please reveal if the rumor all over the internet, about Jordan Chandler, admitting he lied about being molested by Michael Jackson, is true? Please, Vindicate this sweet man...We love you Michael...You Angel

Posted at 2:20PM on Jun 29th 2009 by Joanne Zarola

23. What an f'n mess, that lawyer should have been right down to the courts after he heard of the death. It would be a double tragedy if MJ wishes were trampled because the opportunistic fam filed the no will petition first. Ugh, get down there lawyer and file it!

Posted at 2:21PM on Jun 29th 2009 by tangled web

24. I hope Michael gives everything to the children. His father showed no remorse at the BET awards interview....Joe deserves nothing! All he wanted to talk about was his control of the Jackson estate and his new "Ranch Records" business.

Posted at 2:28PM on Jun 29th 2009 by tonybe123

25. I couldn't agree more about Janet getting custody of her nephews. This is truly a sad situation for everyone from his family, friends and fans.
Michael may now rest in peace, it becomes more apparent everyday the deep sadness you sufffered at the hands of your father. Childhood abuse stays with a person forever, even when you've been thru therapy.
Your legacy will live on and with any hope your children will not suffer the way you did. God watch over his children.

Posted at 2:22PM on Jun 29th 2009 by Custody to Janet

26. What I'd like cleared up is whether or not Michael "actually" adopted the two children Rowe had with him. If Michael didn't "legally" adopt the children because remember Rowe had stated that she gave the two children to Michael as a "gift", which doesn't denote parentage, then not only is this whole situation going to get even more murky to say the least, but also last time I recal selling children isn't legal.

Posted at 2:24PM on Jun 29th 2009 by Wiseronenow

27. 9. I hope Michael's lousy abusive parents winnd up with zilch!!!!1

Posted at 2:18PM on Jun 29th 2009 by Ron

@ Ron #9
Me too...I hope they don't get a da@n dime..

Posted at 2:22PM on Jun 29th 2009 by MJ Fan

28. the child molestation charges were all fabrications concocted by money hungry villians in the form of the parents of those 2 boys who lied about Michael doing things to or with them. the truth is the kids were lying, All you haters are too stupid to realize this. I bet you are the same people who would've killed Jesus and been there cheering on his death.

Posted at 2:23PM on Jun 29th 2009 by juan locdog

29. Damn those greedy parents!
But the court will not allow them to proceed as they want.

If Debbie files for custody of her two kids, there will be battle royale.
But she IS the biological mother, NOT a surrogate as some seem to think.
So her wishes and ability to take care of her kids will carry weight.

Posted at 2:22PM on Jun 29th 2009 by Roz

30. Okay, okay! Enough about Michael Jackson! There ARE other things going on in Hollywood. Unless he comes back to life, I'm sick of hearing about it. He's not getting any deader.

Posted at 2:25PM on Jun 29th 2009 by Monkeynoodle

Previous 15 Comments | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | Most Recent | Next 15 Comments