Michael Jackson's Will Surfaces

Michael JacksonWe've learned Michael Jackson's lawyer has a copy of the singer's will and he intends to file it with the court.

We're told the Jackson family doesn't have a copy of the will in attorney John Branca's possession. It's unclear how many wills Jackson made but Branca believes it's the most current.

Branca has a long history with Jackson. In 1985, Branca brokered the deal for Jackson to purchase The Beatles' publishing catalogue.

Branca and Jackson stopped working together in 2006 but the singer hired him back just three weeks ago.

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31. In some ways, Michael was a Christ-like figure, and the parallels are uncanny. Now before all the haters jump on board and say that Jesus never molested kids or abused drugs, look at the facts:

- born as child prodigies who lived remarkable childhoods
- Like Jesus's reception on Palm Sunday as he rode into Jerusalem, so too was Michael greeted with hysteria and worship during his peak years of Thriller, Bad and Dangerous.
- Just as Jesus was denied by Peter and betrayed by Judas, so too was Michael stabbed in the back by those closest to him. He was sold out and betrayed for profit by everyone from Jordan Chandler to his own sister LaToya.
- Jesus was eventually humbled, publicly humiliated and crucified in front of the world. So too was Michael dragged through the mud in the media, ridiculed by the public and eventually crucified after a series of lawsuits, court cases, enablers and parasites that all led to his decline and death.

God sent two angels who preached love, peace, world harmony and and end to racism, homophobia, hatred and disease. They asked for us all to stand together as one. And in return, both angels were taunted, betrayed and murdered by the very people they tried to save. They preached love and received nothing but hate.

Michael, you were too good for this world. When we listen to you now in interviews, we see that the reason so many hated you is because your innocence and genuine love for the world reminded us all of the jealousy, bitterness, paranoia, arrogance and selfishness that exists in ourselves. Rest in Peace.

Posted at 1:35PM on Jun 29th 2009 by Domino

32. (With fingers crossed) Please let me be named in the will. Please let me be named in the will. Please let me be named in the will. Please let me be named in the will. Please let me be named in the will. Please let me be named in the will. Please let me be named in the will.

Posted at 1:34PM on Jun 29th 2009 by Greedy

33. John Branca can NOT be trusted! I have always been suspicious about that creep! There's a good reason Jackson fired his @ss a long time ago.

Posted at 1:35PM on Jun 29th 2009 by MJisSoWonderful

34. Yep, Jenny, this is how Children's Services apparently works.

Put the kids in with known abusers.

No, I'm not being snarky toward YOU...I'm being snarky toward the Powers That Be.

Sad...isn't it?

Posted at 1:35PM on Jun 29th 2009 by Pif

35. Who wants to make a bet that MOST of the middle pages have been all changed around naming Katherine to have custody instead of Nanny Grace......willnever filed I'm sure - how convenient that former lawyer just happens to have been contacted 3 weeks ago. Says the lawyer....MJ not around to dispute it now is he?

Posted at 1:35PM on Jun 29th 2009 by YouDon'tSay

36. This lawyer is very well known and his main occupation is representing people in the music industry. He is very clear that he is not sure it is the latest will but he does have one and if it is the only one then it will stand. I actually think it is a good thing and I hope everything is detailed and specific and Michael took to it like he would creating a dance routine and left no stone unturned. He knew his foes and he knew his family and what a circus this could become so let's cross our fingers that he was detailed, clear and provided for those children.

Posted at 1:38PM on Jun 29th 2009 by saysaysay

37. Joe Jackson is MONEY HUNGRY TYRANT. All the inner pain Michael was suffering from was mostly brought on by this man. he was smiling last night at the bet awards taking pics showing off his new clothes and posse i find this man to be disgusting and vile who's only real interest is MONEY. Thats why he pushed and beat his kids to record and make him rich. filthy shameless bastard. The wrong Jackson died last thursday.

Posted at 1:59PM on Jun 29th 2009 by juan locdog

38. Michael's wishes should be respected, and carried out. Just as long as it all makes sense, and it's in the best interest of his chil;dren, and his estate. . Keep in mind, that the Jackson family is Michael's next of kin (as naturally, your family would be involved, too) It does not matter if he has money, and fame. That is the way it goes.. The Jackson family members are not making decisions with smiles on their faces!! These are dark days for them, they lost a hell of a lot more than a singing legend. This was their son, and brother! We are all pretty shocked over his sudden departure. Can you imagine what his family is feeling?

Posted at 1:41PM on Jun 29th 2009 by Denise

39. #22 I have been reading for days in a daze but never commented. Now I had to. That was so beautiful. MJ forever. He was too good for this world. May his soul finally rest in peace.

Posted at 1:41PM on Jun 29th 2009 by Jazminnie

40. It is great that Michael had a will....I hope he didn't leave his punk ass father anything! Everyone should have a will! Here is a beautiful video I found on Youtube that puts the rumors to rest as to whether or not Mike had a skin condition called vitiligo. He did and he says he noticed it around the age of 25. He was in the spotlight ALL the time so he had to suffer with trying to hide it on top of being ridiculed by his father. Mike has always had a peculiar complexion and now we know why...check it out...RIP Michael you will always be in our hearts!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=15TSEKXXIvI

Posted at 1:55PM on Jun 29th 2009 by Keetha Howards

41. The Obamas should adopt the kids...they have rrom ;)

Posted at 1:40PM on Jun 29th 2009 by sam

42. To juan locdog, dude, MJ had a whirlwind of problems and oddities. To even ask why he was taken from us so soon is almost laughable. At one time, MJ was all that, but then his popularity plummeted when his eccentricities surfaced. Questions about messing with children (no one still really knows the whole story on that), his multiple plastic surgeries, bleaching his skin to appear white and lying about a skin disorder when he was obviously a black man before he started screwing with himself, sleeping in an oxygen tank, popping pills, shooting up, and who knows what else. And, then you ask why Hilton and Lohan are still with us? Puhleez. MJ brought it all on himself. His folks may have not been the best of parents, but one must take responsibility for their own lives. Given the parents poor parental history, I don't think they would be a good choice as long term guardians, but what was granted is just temporary. The reading of the will certainly will shed some light on what MJs wishes were, but considering how twisted the man was, the will could be outlandish and ridiculous as well as how he lived his life.

Posted at 1:41PM on Jun 29th 2009 by Simply Being Real

43. liza said "all hell is about to break lose" wonder if she was god parent or knows who is.. i am SURE machel did NOT leave his awful parents in charge... makes me sick how michael's mom would say "oh josheph please don't hit the kids" and did NOTHING.. arhhhhhhhh.. i'd slap her and go to jail if i saw her

Posted at 1:40PM on Jun 29th 2009 by Kelly

44. #22
Micheal Jackson is not Jesus.
You are a nutjob.

Posted at 1:41PM on Jun 29th 2009 by tpg

45. Why would someone with that much wealth, etc, just have a Will? I would think he had a Trust???

Posted at 1:49PM on Jun 29th 2009 by Paula

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