Jackson Executors Approved by Judge
It's official -- John Branca and John McClain have been named the executors of Michael Jackson's estate.
The papers were signed and stamped today.
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Joe to MJ: Support Me in the Afterlife!
Michael Jackson made a promise to "always support" his dad and if the estate reneges on that promise Joe will take it to court -- this, according to Joe's lawyer.
Attorney Brian Oxman tells TMZ Michael had repeatedly given Joe, Katherine, and other members of the family assurance that he would "always support" them ... even in the afterlife.
Oxman says Jackson -- in effect -- made a contract on which the family relied. He reiterated -- he's considering filing a creditor's claim if Joe is cut off financially.
The estate seems curiously supportive in giving Joe an allowance ... at least for the time being. But the clock is ticking on creditor's claims, so Joe may have to file one soon in order to preserve his right to go after the MJ estate.
Stay tuned...
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Joe Jackson Shut Down
The judge in the Michael Jackson estate case just put a quick stop to Joe Jackson's objections to the will and to the executors -- in a nutshell, the judge said Joe had no dog in the fight ... no legal standing.
The judge indicated the way is now cleared to formally appoint John Branca and John McClain co-executors of Jackson's estate.
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Michael Jackson Funeral Expenses
Michael Jackson's Forest Lawn funeral costs total $855,730.31, according to documents just unsealed by the court.
The costs for the Glendale Police Department and city support $175,086.31.
As for itemized costs, the internment was $590,000. As for upkeep of the mausoleum -- $88,500.
The casket coach -- $295
Private security, lighting, baby grand piano, fan rentals -- $176,020.31.
And there's this -- Framing of a photo of MJ which was placed next to the casket -- $3,682.66
Wardrobe for the family -- $1,975.50
Flower van -- $125
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Joe Jackson's Ultimatum
Joe Jackson's lawyer just made it clear to the judge -- if Michael Jackson's dad doesn't get an allowance, he'll file a creditor's claim against his son's estate.
Brian Oxman, Joe's lawyer, just said out loud he thinks Katherine has "struck a deal with the estate" rather than staying committed to challenging the will, John Branca, and on and on. Branca's lawyer, Howard Weitzman, said there has never been a "deal" with Katherine.
Oxman said if Joe doesn't get the allowance he's after, Michael would have breached a contract he had with daddy and that's why he'd then file a creditor's claim. Oxman didn't elaborate on what kind of contract MJ made with Joe.
And then there's this. Katherine Jackson's lawyer said Katherine doesn't object to Joe getting an allowance, but was quick to add that Joe has no legal standing to appear in probate court.
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Jackson's Mom and Dad Split Over Executors
Katherine Jackson has just drawn a line in the sand with her husband Joe. Her lawyer just announced in court Katherine has no problem with John Branca and John McClain as executors of Michael Jackson's estate.
Joe just filed legal papers yesterday trying to boot Branca and McClain from the case ... and he claims the will is a forgery.
Story developing...
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Dr. Murray: Please Hold ... MJ is Dying
Dr. Conrad Murray was on the phone with his girlfriend as Michael Jackson was dying ... sources connected to the case tell TMZ.
We've learned Dr. Murray was on a cell phone with his girlfriend from Houston between 12:03 and 12:13 PM on June 25, 2009 -- the day Jackson died.
Sources say the girlfriend told LAPD detectives about 5 minutes into the call, she heard Dr. Murray abruptly drop the phone and then heard him administer CPR. The girlfriend said there was no indication Dr. Murray knew anything was amiss before dropping the telephone.
Sources say the girlfriend does not know if Murray was in the room with Jackson when he called her or if he walked in just before realizing MJ was in deep trouble.
The bodyguard called 911 at 12:21 PM, approximately 13 minutes after Dr. Murray dropped the phone.
It has been widely reported Dr. Murray was on the phone for 47 minutes before calling 911. It appears those calls were actually made before Dr. Murray realized Jackson was in distress.
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TMZ Live -- Lohan, Justin & Our B-Day!
Harvey and Mike had at it with your questions on everything -- including Michael Lohan's latest move to alienate himself further from Lindsay, Justin Timberlake's stalker case and how Michael Jackson's kids helped a handicapped pooch.
Plus -- Harvey tells stories from his military past and TMZ turns 4 years old! Happy Birthday to us!
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Jackson Doctors at War
Michael Jackson's two warring doctors are going at it again ... Dr. Steven Hoefflin just accused Dr. Arnold Klein of being a lawbreaker for the things he said last week on TMZ Live.
Hoefflin -- who performed numerous procedures on Jackson -- says he believes Klein may have violated federal controlled substance and trafficking laws, since "...he knew Michael was a narcotic addict yet he repeatedly injected him, probably with others in his office assisting him, 51 times over three months with a minimum of 100mg of Demerol and charged him a large amount of money."
Hoefflin added, "Other Dermatologists use topical and nerve block anesthesia and not repeated Demerol shots."
Hoefflin also accused Dr. Klein of violating the Federal HIPPA laws "by disclosing health care information on Michael Jackson without permission."
Klein and Hoefflin are suing each other.
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MJ's Bro -- Peeing Stories Are 'Absurd'
And now for the most important Michael Jackson story you'll hear all day: According to his brother, Jackie, Dr. Arnie Klein's admission that Michael liked to to pee in cups in front of people is just plain "absurd."
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Dr. Conrad Murray Surfaces
Dr. Conrad Murray has been as mysterious a figure as Michael Jackson himself, since the death of the King of Pop. We haven't seen him out and about for months -- until now.
Dr. Murray and his lawyer, Ed Chernoff, left the Beverly Regent Hotel last week. Dr. Murray, who is the target of the LAPD's homicide investigation, was holding a book called "Miami Babylon." The description in the jacket includes this passage: "From the mid-level coke deals and their suitcases of cash ... the Beach has seen it all."
But that's nothing compared to the Propofol deals in L.A. ...
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Jackson Kids Save the Day
Meddling kids and Scooby Doo go hand-in-hand -- so it makes total sense that Michael Jackson's kids helped save a dog named Scooby Roo.
As we told you last month, Prince and Paris Jackson saw Scooby on the news and decided to help out. Well it worked -- Scooby was outfitted with a custom cart this weekend.
Fuzzy Rescue, the organization that rescued Scooby, tells us it will take about 1-2 weeks for him to get used to the car -- and he'll be running around in no time.
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Michael Jackson -- No One Is Forgetting
Judging from the Michael Jackson mementos enveloping MJ's crypt, people are still trying to connect with the King of Pop.
These pictures were taken at the mausoleum at Forest Lawn in Glendale, Calif.
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TMZ -- Pretty Mature for a 4-Year-Old
It's been exactly four years since Paris Hilton's boyfriend smashed her brand new Bentley into the back of a parked car ... and TMZ went live for the first time. Since then, we've broken a few stories...
Take a stumble down memory lane ... not too bad for a four-year-old.
Mel Gibson DUI -- July 28, 2006
Mel Gibson's Anti-Semitic Tirade -- Alleged Cover Up -- July 28, 2006
Britney Spears divorces Kevin Federline -- November 7, 2006
Michael Richard's Racist Rant -- November 20,2006
Paris Hilton Goes to Jail -- May 3, 2007
OctoMom's Huge Belly -- February 12, 2009
Rihanna Beat Up by Chris Brown ... the Photo -- February 22, 2009
Northern Trust Bank Blows Millions of Bailout Money -- February 24, 2009
Michael Jackson Dies -- June 25, 2009
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Joe Jackson Wants Money from MJ's Estate
Joe Jackson claims there was "no justification" for him to be excluded from getting money from Michael Jackson's estate ... and now he's asking a judge to grant him a monthly allowance.
Joe just filed papers in L.A. County Superior Court, claiming he's "entitled to his own independent family allowance."
In the docs, Leonard Rowe -- a guy who claims to have been MJ's manager -- says Michael used to give his mother Katherine up to $60,000 a month to live on, and that Michael instructed her to give half of it to Joe.
Joe claims Michael's estate has "earned more than $100 million dollars in the first seven (7) weeks following Michael Jackson's death" and is "well able to afford a family allowance for Joe Jackson."
Joe says he has $15,425 in total monthly expenses, including the following:
-- $2,500 eating out
-- $2,000 for air travel
-- $3,000 for hotel bills
-- $1,000 for groceries
-- $1,200 for rent
-- $50 in charitable contributions
UPDATE -- Howard Weitzman, one of the attorneys the Special Administrators for Michael Jackson's Estate, tells TMZ: "The Special Administrators have been made aware that Joe Jackson filed papers asking to be paid a family allowance from the Estate. It was quite surprising to learn of the request. Mr. Jackson's Petition will be considered as are all requests for money from Michael's Estate."
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