South Korean newspaper seeks $7.9 million from Michael Jackson’s estate

October 8th, 2009 Pusan festival opens with Korean political comedyBUSAN, South Korea — One of Asia's top film festivals opened Thursday by taking a lighthearted look at the South Korean presidency. Jang Jin's "Good Morning President" playfully examines the personal lives of three successive heads of state — a former dissident conflicted by what to do with a winning lottery ticket; a dashing young politician who juggles a kidney transplant and a standoff with North Korea, and the country's first female leader whose husband's real-estate investments beget a scandal that threatens the presidency and her marriage.

September 19th, 2009 LONDON - Michael Jackson's mother Katherine can challenge the administrators of the singer's estate without any threat to her 40 per cent stake, a judge has ruled. The 79-year-old's legal team said that she wants to have more say over the manner in which the 400 million dollar estate is handled.

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 25th, 2009 'Thriller' co-star becomes Jackson creditorLOS ANGELES — Court records show Michael Jackson's love interest in the "Thriller" video, Ola Ray, is now a creditor to the King of Pop's estate. Ray's attorney filed paperwork in Los Angeles last week stating she is a creditor to the singer's estate and is owed an undetermined amount of money.

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 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 WASHINGTON - Michael Jackson's estate is at the centre of a row involving an unpaid judgment entered against his family members. A South Korean newspaper is seeking 7.9 million dollars from the late singer's estate over cancelled concert dates, according to documents filed in Los Angeles Superior Court.

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.

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 8th, 2009 LA city attorney seeks funds for Jackson memorialLOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles city attorney's office is investigating how the city can legally press third parties to pick up at least some of the costs for Michael Jackson's memorial service at the Staples Center. City attorney spokesman John Franklin said Wednesday that his office aims to have a report ready for the City Council by Friday.

July 7th, 2009 WASHINGTON - A second will inked by Michael Jackson, thought to be his final testament, is said to have emerged in Los Angeles. The document was said to have been drawn up in 1997, five years before what is thought to be the star's final will and testament.

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 3rd, 2009 WASHINGTON - The organisers of Michael Jackson's London concert hope to recover their losses through the insurance cover, if the pop star died accidentally, including of a drug overdose. Concert promoter AEG Live's chief executive Randy Phillips said that the company took out 17.5 million dollars in insurance coverage through Lloyd's of London.

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.

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.