Jackson's Dad Aced Out of Will

Michael Jackson signed a will in 2002 providing for his children and his mom, but leaving nothing to daddy Joe -- this according to the Wall Street Journal.

As we reported yesterday, attorney John Branca has the will and plans to file it with the court within 30 days of the singer's death. According to the will, Jackson reportedly left his estate -- estimated at $1 billion -- to his mother, three children and one or more charities.

As for why Joe was left out -- Jackson has said during his childhood his father beat him.



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16. Congratulations MICHAEL ! Hope it will be at your last Will still the same ;)

Posted at 8:55AM on Jun 30th 2009 by Lukas B. Killed

17. What about the silent investors who saved his ass from foreclosure? They were the ones forcing him to do the London shows in order to pay them back.

Posted at 8:49AM on Jun 30th 2009 by Chatham

18. No disrespect what so ever to MJ's family or fans, but I am getting really sick and tired about all this news coverage on his death....the entire TMZ website is designed and dedicated to MJ - YES he was a GREAT talent and LEGEND however I come to TMZ for my daily gossip and now all I get is info after info of the same thing on MJ.

PLEASE TMZ, start reporting OTHER stories.....his passing is upsetting to a lot of people, but there are other things going on in the world.

my 2 cents

Posted at 8:49AM on Jun 30th 2009 by Toune

19. Well, it's about time something good came out about all of this! Let's hope Katherine can keep Joe away! Now that he has his new record label he shouldn't need Michaels money.

Posted at 8:51AM on Jun 30th 2009 by Joe Jackson screwed up Michael

20. Yeah, that's great and all....but Joe's still gonna benefit from Michael's money if he's living with Katherine. And he's gonna take advantage of those 3 kids and have his greedy paws in their inheritance. Somehow I can't help but hope Janet was named guardian and will step up to the plate and take them. Keep them safe from him AND secure their futures.

Posted at 8:50AM on Jun 30th 2009 by Okaaaaylee

21. NEVER LAND your hand on M.J. or He will BEAT IT in the end. REMEMBER THE TIME when Joe slapped him BLACK AND WHITE. Now tell me who is BAD.

Posted at 8:50AM on Jun 30th 2009 by My 3 Cents

22. Who's bad?

HA! I am sure Joe knew this and was getting what he could out of the limelight before it burned him to a toasty critter.

Posted at 8:58AM on Jun 30th 2009 by go MJ

23. Advice to grandma.. Take those babies and run .. FAR ....FAR away !! I am afraid if Joe gets hold of them he will try to repeat history and produce another singing group of abused vicitms !!

Posted at 8:54AM on Jun 30th 2009 by Dixie57

24. Toune...too bad. Michael has always had the "it" factor, and he is getting headlines because WE'VE LOST A LEGEND. I would much rather this than anymore Speidi stories. Who cares about anyone else when history is being made?

Posted at 8:52AM on Jun 30th 2009 by Samantha

25. Janet lived with an abuser and control freak herself. I don't think any Jackson should raise those kids!

Posted at 8:53AM on Jun 30th 2009 by Joe Jackson screwed up Michael

26. Huh? I thought he was in debt? So how can his estate be worth a billion if he's broke?

Posted at 8:52AM on Jun 30th 2009 by Hyperion

27. Oh Michael... Thank GOD you left your Father nothing. I am so happy!!!! May you rest in peace. You have no idea how many fans love you. You will live on and on...

Posted at 8:53AM on Jun 30th 2009 by Carol

28. #10, I agree with you but I just want to say WELL DONE Michael. Please, just keep those very rich children away from the vultures whoever they may be who are now going to fight tooth and nail for those kids. The money belongs to them and no one else.

Posted at 8:53AM on Jun 30th 2009 by Jamar

29. GO MJ!!!

His dad is a self serving ass that deserves not one bit of MJ's estate.

Posted at 8:53AM on Jun 30th 2009 by Daisy

30. Here you got it Joe ;) ...

Posted at 8:54AM on Jun 30th 2009 by Lukas B. Killed

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