AP Source: Michael Jackson’s mother selects late singer’s lawyer to represent family interests

October 3rd, 2009 LONDON - Late Michael Jackson's family is believed to have filed a secret document at an LA court against the singer's lawyer, in their bid to win control of his will. The document, which reportedly proves that Jackson fired John Branca, who is co-executor of the tragic singer's will, will help them in their battle to regain control of the superstar's 300million pounds-plus estate.

September 17th, 2009 MICHAEL JACKSON's mother has landed a huge payday following her son's death - the King of Pop's estate is paying her $86,000 (£57,300) a month. The cash helps Katherine Jackson cover her living expenses and those of the late pop star’s three children, who she was given guardianship of in July (09), as per the singer's will.

August 27th, 2009 A lawyer for the 24 year old man claiming to be MICHAEL JACKSON's lovechild insists he is not after a chunk of the late superstar's estate. Prince Michael Malachi Jet Jackson filed a claim in Los Angeles on Tuesday (25Aug09), insisting he's the King of Pop's offspring.

August 21st, 2009 Randy Jackson, others to testify about deal LOS ANGELES — Michael Jackson's brother Randy is expected on the witness stand to testify about why a proposed memorabilia tour may not be the best deal for the King of Pop's estate. Randy Jackson, an accountant and a lawyer are among those scheduled to testify Friday in Los Angeles.

August 13th, 2009 WASHINGTON - As late King of Pop Michael Jackson's estate executors John Branca and John McClain are attempting to put the star's affairs in order, a judge has appointed a lawyer to represent the singer's three children as affairs are settled in court. At a hearing on August 11 in Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Mitchell Beckloff announced his decision to provide Prince Michael, 12, Paris, 11, and Prince Michael II, 7, with a guardian ad litem, reports Contactmusic.

August 11th, 2009 A judge in Los Angeles has appointed a lawyer to represent MICHAEL JACKSON's three children as the star's affairs are settled in court. In a hearing on Tuesday (11Aug09) Superior Court Judge Mitchell Beckloff announced his decision to provide Prince Michael, 12, Paris, 11, and Prince Michael II, seven, with a guardian ad litem - an attorney to represent their interests in the ongoing battle over the star's estate.

July 30th, 2009 Lawyer: Announcement pending on Jackson custodyNEW YORK — The attorney for Michael Jackson's mother says an announcement is imminent on a custody deal regarding the pop icon's two oldest children, but stopped short of saying an agreement had been reached. L. Londell McMillan says in an interview with The Associated Press that word of an agreement between Katherine Jackson and Deborah Rowe, the biological mother of Prince Michael and Paris-Michael would come sometime Thursday.

July 24th, 2009 MELBOURNE - Michael Jackson's family is scared that his dead body might be stolen after receiving weird notes from fans, sources say. The Jacksons also fear chances that crime lords may be looking at an opportunity to kidnap the icon's corpse and ask for ransom.

July 23rd, 2009 The King of Pop is not yet buried and controversies over his property are cropping up. Michael Jackson has left behind a legacy as an artist and some 500 million USD, which is currently the eye candy of many, a people including Jackson’s mom Katherine Jackson.

July 7th, 2009 LONDON - Michael Jackson's mother Katharine has lost control over the King of Pop's estate. She was named temporary administrator of her son's assets on June 29.

July 7th, 2009 LONDON - Michael Jackson's mother has reportedly turned his teenage bedroom into a memorial. Katherine was reportedly suggested to "build a sanctuary" to help her cope with the tragic loss of her son.

June 30th, 2009 LONDON - There is no mention of Michael Jackson's father Joe in the late singer's will, it has been reported. The document drafted by the King of Pop in 2002 divides Jackson's estate between his mother Katherine, his three children and one or more charities, reports the Telegraph.

June 29th, 2009 Jackson's mother wants control of estate, kidsLOS ANGELES — A person close to the proceedings says Michael Jackson's mother has moved to take control of her son's estate, filing a second court action shortly after petitioning for custody of the singer's three children. According to the person, the court action was initiated by Katherine Jackson with the intent to protect Jackson's legacy.

June 27th, 2009 LONDON - The Jacksons' family lawyer Brian Oxman has said King of Pop Michael's sudden death at the age of 50 could be the start of a long series of legal battles. While on CBS's Early Show, Oxman said the remains of his fortune, his property and his children could all be fought over in court, reports Sky News.

June 26th, 2009 Lawyer: Mom of 2 of Jackson's kids is inconsolableLOS ANGELES — A lawyer who represented Debbie Rowe in a custody matter says the mother of two of Michael Jackson's three children is inconsolable. Attorney Iris Finsilver says she was the one who told Rowe of Jackson's death.