Source: Michael Jackson’s mother seeks control of estate

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 20th, 2009 MICHAEL JACKSON's mother has been given permission to challenge the executors of the King of Pop's estate without jeopardising her position as a will beneficiary. The superstar appointed attorney John Branca and business associate John McCain to take charge of his affairs, while his mum Katherine Jackson was left 40 per cent of the net value of his assets.

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 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 6th, 2009 Korean paper seeks millions from Jackson estateLOS ANGELES — Court records show a South Korean newspaper is seeking nearly $7.9 million from Michael Jackson's estate for an unpaid judgment entered against his parents and brother. The Segye Times filed court records on Monday in Los Angeles seeking priority for repayment of a $4 million judgment entered against Katherine and Joe Jackson and their son, Jermaine in 1994 that seeks payment for canceled concert dates and interest payments.

August 5th, 2009 LONDON - Michael Jackson's mother Katherine has withdrawn her petition seeking control over her son's estate. The pop legend had apparently nominated his attorney John Branca and veteran music executive John McClain as executors in his 2002 will, who will now be in-charge of the superstar's estate until at least October.

August 4th, 2009 KATHERINE JACKSON has withdrawn her petition to take control of her son MICHAEL's estate. The King of Pop nominated his attorney John Branca and veteran music executive John McClain as executors in his 2002 will, which his family claimed to know nothing about.

August 3rd, 2009 Filing: Michael Jackson's life insurance paid outLOS ANGELES — Court filings state the administrators of Michael Jackson's estate have received the King of Pop's life insurance proceeds. The records, filed Friday in Los Angeles, are redacted and don't indicate how much the policy paid out.

July 29th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Michael Jackson's mother Katherine is seeking information on her late son's property. The 79-year-old's legal team was said to have requested a Los Angeles Superior Court Judge for the authority to subpoena John Branca and John McClain, the current executors of the estate.

July 19th, 2009 LONDON - Late King of Pop Michael Jackson's mother, Katherine, has sought a Los Angeles Superior Court Judge's ruling on whether she can challenge the authority of two men named in the 'Thriller' star's will as executors of his estate without being disinherited. Filing her papers, she has not formally challenged the appointment of attorney John Branca and music executive John McClain as executors of her late son's estate.

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.

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.

June 30th, 2009 Mother gets limited power over Jackson's propertyLOS ANGELES — A judge has granted Katherine Jackson limited control over some property in her son Michael Jackson's estate after she expressed concerns about the control of his business deals and bank accounts. The order issued Monday by Superior Court Judge Mitchell Beckloff states that Katherine Jackson has the right to take control of Jackson's personal property now in the hands of an unnamed third party.

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 29th, 2009 LOS ANGELES/LONDON - The parents of Michael Jackson filed for guardianship of his three children Monday, celebrity website TMZ.com reported. The court filing is the first legal move of what could become a lengthy battle for control of Jackson's children and estate - especially if Jackson's ex-wife Debbie Rowe, who is the mother of the two older children, attempts to overturn her previous stance waiving her parental rights over the children.