Court official: Michael Jackson’s mother arrives for son’s guardianship, estate hearing

October 5th, 2009 MICHAEL JACKSON's former skin doctor has been told to butt out of the lives of the King of Pop's kids. A Los Angeles judge has ruled Dr.

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 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 12th, 2009 Discussions are already underway as to who will take over guardianship of MICHAEL JACKSON's three children if his mother was to die before they become adults. The pop superstar, who died in June (09), left instructions that Katherine Jackson should be awarded guardianship of Prince Michael, Paris and Prince Michael II in his will - but suggested his friend Diana Ross should take over if his mother died.

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August 5th, 2009 LONDON - Michael Jackson's mother Katherine has withdrawn her petition seeking control over her son's estate.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August 4th, 2009 KATHERINE JACKSON has withdrawn her petition to take control of her son MICHAEL's estate.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 24th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Michael Jackson's children are likely to be raised by the late singer's eldest sister Rebbie. According to TMZ.com, the Jacksons have nominated the 59-year-old lady and the eldest of Jackson's siblings to bring up the three kids- Prince Michael, 12, Paris, 11, and seven-year-old Blanket.

July 18th, 2009 Guardianship hearing for Jackson's kids postponedLOS ANGELES — Court officials say a guardianship hearing for Michael Jackson's children has been postponed until Aug. 3. Katherine Jackson, in the meantime, will remain the temporary guardian of her son's three children.

July 11th, 2009 WASHINGTON - A custody hearing on the temporary guardianship of Michael Jackson's kids has been delayed, according to court officials. The hearing, previously scheduled for July 12, is now slated for July 20 at the request of Jackson's mother Katherine and former wife Debbie Rowe.

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 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 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 Source: Katherine Jackson seeks control of estateLOS 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.