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Michael Jackson -- Power to the Lawyer!

Posted Oct 20th 2009 8:40PM by TMZ Staff

Michael Jackson's estate lawyers want the judge to lay down the law once and for all ... John Branca and John McClain have broad powers to make decisions for all things MJ.

The attorneys filed legal papers today asking the court to put in writing what the judge said earlier this month -- outlining what Branca and McClain have authority to do as Special Administrators.

The judge gave the duo broader powers than they had initially -- but lawyers for Katherine Jackson have kicked up some dust.

There's a legal showdown on Thursday at 2:30 PM PT. We'll be there.

Tags: estate, estate of michael jackson, EstateOfMichaelJackson, john branca, john mcclain, JohnBranca, JohnMcclain, katherine jackson, KatherineJackson, michael jackson, MichaelJackson

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1. primero

Posted at 11:01AM on Oct 27th 2009 by stephanie

2. Sorry, but I don't believe they should have free rein to do as they please. Katherine should be in on all major decisions that need to be made for the estate.

Posted at 8:47PM on Oct 20th 2009 by So Sad

3. Michael was very clear with what he wanted..... Katherine stands to loose big if she keeps pushing!

Posted at 8:52PM on Oct 20th 2009 by Read the Will

4. Deb,
Where Are You I Miss You

Posted at 8:51PM on Oct 20th 2009 by OhWell

5. Katherine is not a businesswoman. She is a mother and a grandmother who has not worked a day in her life. While I think she should be advised on all matters she should not have any deciding authority; she does not have the knowledge and experience to handle the estate.

Posted at 8:52PM on Oct 20th 2009 by Deb

6. Damn, Michael looks like a cartoon in that picture.

Posted at 8:54PM on Oct 20th 2009 by Heene Douchebags

7. 4. Deb,
Where Are You I Miss You

Posted at 8:51PM on Oct 20th 2009 by OhWell


Hello, lover ;>

Posted at 8:54PM on Oct 20th 2009 by Deb

8. Get Your Wacko-Jacko Halloween Mask Here, Also Good For Watching "This Is It".....Te hehe

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Posted at 8:54PM on Oct 20th 2009 by OhWell

9. uh no much respect to katherine but michael obviously didnt want her to have full rein over the money hello joe would find a way 2 take it from katherine shes too weak i totally trust michaels decision on this one ove you mj

Posted at 8:58PM on Oct 20th 2009 by missy

10. I am on the phone OhWell but I will be with you shortly.

Posted at 8:56PM on Oct 20th 2009 by Deb

11. Until the judge's decision is put into writing to satisfy Londell McBillion, Branca and McClain cannot begin to process all of the claims, and we know there are many of them, which have been filed against the estate.

McBillion is using Katherine for his own personal gain. Very unfortunate. The executors must be given the authority to do what executors are supposed to do..manage and grow the estate.

Posted at 8:58PM on Oct 20th 2009 by noel

12. If Michael wanted his mother in charge he would of stated so in his will, but he did not. Keep pushing mom and see where you end up.

Posted at 8:59PM on Oct 20th 2009 by dlebel

13. 5. Katherine is not a businesswoman. She is a mother and a grandmother
who has not worked a day in her life. While I think she should be advised on all matters she should not have any deciding authority; she does not have the knowledge and experience to handle the estate.

Posted at 8:52PM on Oct 20th 2009 by Deb

I too agree she should be advised. I still think in some way though she should be in on MAJOR decisions. Particularly anything to do with the Sony Catalog. IF the administrators decide to sell the catalog for some reason when it is up for review next Sept., I don't believe it should solely be their decision. Michael would NEVER want that to be sold. Not saying it would happen, but what if....

Posted at 8:59PM on Oct 20th 2009 by So Sad

14. Good. It only makes sense that since Judge Beckloff has already ruled, that he put it in clear terms that McBillions can have read to him, since he is incapabale of understanding what has been said already.

GO TEAM BRANCA!!!

Posted at 9:01PM on Oct 20th 2009 by Cali MJ Fan

15. Man he MJ looks like a freak.

Posted at 9:04PM on Oct 20th 2009 by hahahaha

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