Michael Jackson estate earns $100 mn since death

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 29th, 2009 Executives at the law firm which defended MICHAEL JACKSON during his 2005 child molestation trial are demanding $341,452 (GBP227,635) in unpaid fees from the late star's estate. Los Angeles-based law firm Mesereau & Yu filed court documents on Friday (25Sep09) claiming the sum is owed for work on the case between July 2005 and February 2006, reports TMZ.com.

August 31st, 2009 Joe Jackson: 'Someone should pay' for son's deathNEW YORK — Michael Jackson's father says he'd never heard of the drug propofol until it was implicated in his son's death. "I'm not angry.

August 28th, 2009 Coroner rules Michael Jackson death a homicideLOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles County coroner says Michael Jackson's death was a homicide primarily caused by two drugs. In a statement released Friday, the coroner said the cause of death was acute intoxication from the anesthetic propofol.

August 22nd, 2009 LOS ANGELES - A Los Angeles judge gave the green light for an exhibit of Michael Jackson memorabilia to be shown in a tour of three cities, a celebrity news website reported. The tour could take in up to $6 million for the estate of the late singer, who died unexpectedly at age 50 in June.

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 13th, 2009 LONDON - The executors of late pop legend Michael Jackson's estate have approved plans to publish a luxury photo-book on his life that the King of Pop was working on before his sudden death. Jackson was in discussions with bosses at the Los Angeles-based publishing house Kraken Opus to create an official manual before he died June 25 and now the book has been approved by the Jackson estate and will be on sale later this year, reports ok.co.uk.

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.

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 10th, 2009 LONDON - While sales of Michael Jackson's earlier albums have boosted in the past few weeks, the new music recorded by the late King of Pop before his death is not expected to be release anytime soon, revealed president of his record label Epic. Jackson had been working on new music for several years with hip-hop and R and B stars like Will.i.am, Ne-Yo and Akon.

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.

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 27th, 2009 Rev. Jesse Jackson says family wants 2nd autopsyLOS ANGELES — The Rev. Jesse Jackson says Michael Jackson's family wants an independent autopsy following the pop star's sudden death at age 50.

June 27th, 2009 WASHINGTON - King of Pop Michael Jackson's sudden death at a rented Los Angeles home on Thursday has left those close to him wondering what will happen to his estate. According to reports, it is not known whether Jackson-who is survived by his parents, his ex-wife Debbie Rowe and his eight siblings-ever wrote a will delineating who would have custody of his children or his estate after his death.