Joe Jackson Launches Bid For Share Of Son’s Estate

November 7th, 2009 LONDON - Michael Jackson's father Joe is seeking an unspecified amount from his son's estate to help cover his monthly expenses. According to Michael's will, money is only to be paid to his mother, Katherine, his three young children, and several charities.

November 5th, 2009 more images more imagesMICHAEL JACKSON's estate has been hit with yet another creditor's claim - from the London-based lawyers who were allegedly trying to sell his former Neverland Ranch home in California. The Thriller hitmaker is alleged to have been in the process of selling off the sprawling Santa Barbara estate when he died unexpectedly in June (09).

October 29th, 2009 more images more imagesJackson collaborators seek debt paymentsLOS ANGELES — Michael Jackson's collaborators on "Thriller" say they are due more than $2.3 million from the singer's estate. George Folsey Jr., the producer of the iconic 14-minute "Thriller" video, filed a claim Thursday for more than $1 million he says he's owed.

October 27th, 2009 The estate of MICHAEL JACKSON is facing yet another lawsuit - a former choreographer now claims he is owed $144,500 (£90,300) in unpaid fees. Dancer LaVelle Smith Jr.

October 22nd, 2009 New lawyers for Jackson's mom in estate caseLOS ANGELES — Michael Jackson's mother is changing the attorneys handling her interests in her son's multimillion-dollar estate case. Katherine Jackson's attorney, L.

October 17th, 2009 A concert promoter has filed a $300 million (£200 million) lawsuit against MICHAEL JACKSON's estate administrators. AllGood Entertainment filed papers in court on Friday (16Oct09) demanding a share of profits from forthcoming tour documentary This Is It, which shows Jackson in rehearsals for his ill-fated comeback tour.

October 13th, 2009 LONDON - Michael Jackson's children will reportedly inherit his estate after the death of his mother. Katherine Jackson is the legal guardian of the star's children, Prince Michael, 12, Paris, 11, and seven-year-old Prince Michael II, after his sudden death on June 25, reports the Daily Express.

October 12th, 2009 MICHAEL JACKSON's estate will provide for his mother KATHERINE throughout her lifetime, but after her death the matriarch's share will pass to the superstar's three children, according to a new report. Previous reports claimed Katherine Jackson had been left 40 per cent of the net value of the singer's assets, following his tragic death in June (09), with another 40 per cent going to the children and the remaining 20 per cent donated to charity.

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.

August 8th, 2009 Judge approves Jackson collectors' itemsLOS ANGELES — The King of Pop is coming to calendars and collectors' coin cases after a judge approved several deals involving the singer's estate. Attorneys for the current administrators of Michael Jackson's estate presented the deals for approval Friday morning.

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 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 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 30th, 2009 LONDON - Lawyers representing Michael Jackson's mother Katherine have come under fire over claims that they are trying to "rewrite" the pop superstar's will against his dying wishes. Michael had appointed attorney John Branco and business associate John McClain to take charge of his affairs in a will signed in 2002.

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.