Judge grants mother Katherine Jackson limited power over Michael Jackson property

October 2nd, 2009 Court set to get update on Jackson kidsLOS ANGELES — A judge is set to hear how Michael Jackson's three children are faring three months after the pop superstar's death. Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Mitchell Beckloff has scheduled a hearing for Friday afternoon on how the children are reacting to a court guardianship.

September 9th, 2009 MICHAEL JACKSON's mother has failed in her bid to keep her allowance from her late son's estate private - a court in Los Angeles has ordered the details of the payments to be made public. Katherine Jackson was granted permanent custody of the singer's three children, Prince Michael, 12, Paris, 11, and seven-year-old Prince Michael II, aka Blanket, following his tragic death in June (09).

August 22nd, 2009 Judge approves Michael Jackson memorabilia dealLOS ANGELES — A judge has approved a deal between Michael Jackson's estate and concert promoter AEG Live to exhibit the King of Pop's memorabilia, over the objections of the singer's mother. Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Mitchell Beckloff approved the deal after an evidentiary hearing Friday.

August 4th, 2009 LONDON - Michael Jackson's mother Katherine has been granted permanent custody of his three children, according to a ruling by a Los Angeles judge. The BBC reported that Superior Court Judge Mitchell Beckloff also allowed Katherine to have a monthly allowance from MJ's estate, which is estimated to be around 500million dollars.

August 3rd, 2009 MICHAEL JACKSON's mother has officially been granted permanent custody of the pop superstar's three children after a Los Angeles judge approved the motion in court on Monday (03Aug09). Katherine Jackson reached an agreement with her son's ex-wife Debbie Rowe, the biological mother of Prince Michael, 12, and Paris, 11, over the care of the kids and their younger brother Prince Michael II, aka Blanket, last week (ends31Jul09).

August 3rd, 2009 Michael Jackson's mother arrives for court hearingLOS ANGELES — A court official says Michael Jackson's mother will attend a hearing on who should raise the King of Pop's three children. Court Public Information Officer Allan Parachini says Katherine Jackson has arrived at a courthouse in downtown Los Angeles.

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 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 23rd, 2009 Jackson estate lawyers seek allowance for childrenLOS ANGELES — Attorneys handling Michael Jackson's estate say they have asked a judge to approve an allowance for the singer's three children and his mother. The request came Thursday morning from attorneys for two men who are serving as temporary executors of Jackson's estate.

July 23rd, 2009 Michael Jackson is dead; what he has left behind is a huge fortune and three kids. Now that Jackson is no-more; the power game to get a piece of his empire has kicked off and the pawns are his kids.

July 21st, 2009 WASHINGTON - Michael Jackson's family is yet to reach an agreement over the King of Pop's final resting place. The singer's mother Katherine, 79, was said to have been against making the Neverland ranch his burial site since authorities alleged it was there that Jackson molested children.

July 14th, 2009 LOS ANGELES - Michael Jackson's mother is in negotiations with his former wife, who is also the mother of his two older children, to settle a potential custody battle, ABC News reported Monday. In his will, the late superstar named his mother Katherine Jackson, 79, as the guardian of his children, with pop diva Diana Ross as an alternate.

July 1st, 2009 Jackson family lawyer says will has been presentedLOS ANGELES — A lawyer for Michael Jackson's family said Tuesday a will by the late pop star has been presented. The word came just a day after the family said in court documents it believed the entertainer had died without a valid will.

June 30th, 2009 NEW YORK - Late singer Michael Jackson's mother Katherine has been given temporary custody of his kids. The 79-year-old won the temporary guardianship of his three children Prince 12, Paris, 11 and Blanket 7.

June 30th, 2009 Jackson family: Michael Jackson had a willLOS ANGELES — A lawyer for Michael Jackson's family said Tuesday a will by the late pop star has been presented. The word came just a day after the family said in court documents it believed the entertainer had died without a valid will.