Michael Jackson's Estate in Court

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.

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31. Maybe the will lets Lisa Presley run the estate ha! They have done a bang up job on Elvis's and it is still raking in money.
Who is the Jacksons lawyer anyone catch his name? They filed custody, estate papers all today all the paperwork done and filed wow.

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

32. Michael hasn't been laid to rest yet and the family, especially Joe wants control of his Estate. How pathetic !!! At the BET award Joe, his lawyer and Al Sharpton were seated in the front row. Joe was interviewed by CNN and was more concerned to plu his music company than about MJ's death. He is using Michael even in his death.

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

33. #23. Umm I REALLY hoping that you didn't mean to use Jesus in a comparison to MIchael Jackson. If so, Wow, you are a total fool

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

34. IF I were debbie rowe i would get me a good lawyer, the only problem is that the jacksons are a powerful family and have connections that can be intimidating for someone as ordinary as her...she is not in show business and has no ritzy friends who are ready to go up against the jackson clan... good luck to her ...as for the greedy grandparents well, enough said about them cos we all know the result of their love for their son and were it got him... i dont think there is anyone ready to say a good word for joe jackson what a vulture... the whole family are vultures... all scavengers ready to eat at the corpse not yet buried...

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

35. Whatever demons Jackson had he deserves better than this. I mean, the man is not even BURIED yet but people are fighting about his childrens custody,whether or not he has a will,what killed him,his family paying lip service about his death while hawking their own record company, opportunistic black leaders suddenly appearing and trying to share the spot light.Why his family just wont bury him and shut up I dont know,but we are all witness to why Jackson was estranged from his family to begin with. They are vultures, and the whole situation is so, so very sad.

Posted at 2:26PM on Jun 29th 2009 by Wanda

36. My prediction as to "who" the sperm donor is? I think it's one of Michael's siblings. Michael was as much wanting to preserve the Jackson dynasty and what better way to do it.

Posted at 2:27PM on Jun 29th 2009 by Wiseronenow

37. Those kids may not have had much of a relationship with the grandparents either. Michael apparently kept his distance from his family.

The courts won't rush this - and they won't be pushed around by the Jacksons either.
I have confidence that the judge will make a decision that's best for the kids, NOT what's best for the Jackson's wallet.

Posted at 2:27PM on Jun 29th 2009 by Mia

38. 19. 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
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Is this Mr. Joe Jackson???? If ya can't stand the heat...get yo a@@ out of the kitchen!!!
Who gives a Flying F about Twitney and No-Loh...you greedy old geezer!

Posted at 2:31PM on Jun 29th 2009 by MJ Fan

39. TMZ PUT SOME OTHER CELEBRITY NEWS UP. ENOUGH IS ENOUGH.

Posted at 2:29PM on Jun 29th 2009 by Mike

40. Lawyer's fee for drawing up and probating this will: A bazillion United States dollers. Go figure. All that narcotic probably had The Demerol Doofus really on top of things.

Posted at 2:30PM on Jun 29th 2009 by Sign Right Here - And Youre Of Sound Mind, Right?

41. For someone without money, Michael was doing just fine. NO BIOLOGICAL LINK TO THE JACKSONS WITH THOSE KIDS. NOW WE KNOW WHY. HA HA HA HA HA Michael has the last laugh. Those roachy jacksons sure got to court fast didn't they. OMG they are just sickening. Second uncalled for autopsy, not even buried yet and the kids already are seeing this. YOUR FREE RIDE IS OVER , LOL LOL LOL LOL LOL LOL LOL.
RIP MICHEAL- YOU MAY HAVE BEEN IMMATURE , SELF DESTRUCTIVE BUT YOU SMART ENOUGH NOT TO HAVE ANY NATURAL CHILDREN. LOL LOL LOL LOL

Posted at 2:31PM on Jun 29th 2009 by omg

42. I agree that everything should go to his kids. It's only right. His kids and others because that's what Michael believed in.

Posted at 2:31PM on Jun 29th 2009 by misty

43. Couldn't they bury him first and grief?

Maybe they're acting quick so things don't get out of control.

Posted at 2:34PM on Jun 29th 2009 by Hopeful

44. can the crazy nutjob micheal jackson groupies please desist trying to direct opinion on these boards... this is not about micheal jackson or his music its about the moves his greedy parents are making to get hold of an estate that is potentially going to be worth billions in the future.. micheal is supposed to have recorded 100 songs as a nest egg for his kids in the future and his back catalogue is there ready to make much millions of dollars around the world.. tell me, with this type of numbers why wouldnt the greedy vultures circle their prey?.

Posted at 2:32PM on Jun 29th 2009 by mentalasylum

45. O.K. It seems you idiots have forgotten that Michael admitted to sleeping naked in bed with young boys and himself said he "showed his love" to children. Love must have been his pet name for his penis? This was a televised interview on British T.V. Have you all forgotten this??? The "man" was a child molester, a drug addict and an all around freak of nature.

Posted at 2:35PM on Jun 29th 2009 by Still Funny

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