Michael Jacksons family fighting over his 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 30th, 2009 WASHINGTON - A charity seeking trademarks on many Michael Jackson-related words and phrases and claiming a connection with the late pop star has been sued by his estate, after its dealings were brought to light by an American TV network. CBS News exposed the Heal the World Foundation based at Palm Desert, California on August 11, and questioned the charity's connection to Jackson.

September 25th, 2009 MICHAEL JACKSON's estate is facing another creditor's claim from a Las Vegas security firm over an outstanding 2008 bill. The late King of Pop is accused of failing to pay Steven Echols DBA Security Measures $261,169 (£174,113) after company bosses provided round-the-clock assistance to Jackson and his three kids, reports TMZ.com.

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.

September 2nd, 2009 Judge says Jackson's estate can pay for funeralLOS ANGELES — Michael Jackson's estate will pay what are being called "extraordinary" expenses for the pop singer's funeral, attorneys and a judge said Wednesday. Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Mitchell Beckloff authorized the current administrators of Jackson's estate to pay for Jackson's funeral and interment, which are scheduled for Thursday evening.

August 17th, 2009 LONDON - Michael Jacksons mother has moved the King of Pops body to a secret freezer because she wanted it kept where she could visit him privately. Jacksons body had been temporarily entombed in Motown legend Berry Gordys family crypt at a cemetery in the Hollywood Hills.

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.

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 4th, 2009 Michael Jackson’s three children will stay in the custody of his mother Katherine and their biological mother Debby will get visitation rights based on a schedule they have worked out with the help of a child psychiatrist. This is as per the custody agreement announced by Katherine Jackson and Deborah Rowe’s attorneys last week.

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.

July 23rd, 2009 Michael Jackson's secret son 25 years Omar Bhatti Norwegian rapper (mother Pia Bhatti) is no secret now,  you will found him in most of the recent family photos. Even couple of  weeks ago Omar Bhatti was allowed to sat in the front row circled by the Jackson family at the Michael Jackson's memorial service at the Los Angeles.

July 7th, 2009 LONDON - Late pop icon Michael Jackson's ex-wife Debbie Rowe has decided to skip the singer's memorial service because she feels her presence could be a distraction for others who will gather there later Tuesday. Jackson's funeral will be held at Los Angeles' Staples Center.

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 28th, 2009 LONDON - Michael Jackson's family has said that the loss of the King of Pop has left them "speechless and devastated". The legend's father Joe Jackson has come out with a statement describing days following the death as " one of the darkest moments of our lives", Sky News reports.