Michael Jackson Cuts Dad Out of Will

Us Magazine - June 30, 2009 7:14 PM PDT
Story photo: Michael Jackson Cuts Dad Out of WillMichael Jackson arrives with his father Joe Jackson and mother Katherine Jackson (R) at the Santa Barbara County Courthouse on March 14, 2005 in Santa Maria, California.Carlo Allegri/Getty ImagesUs Magazine
Although lawyers for the Jackson family claim no will exists for the late Michael Jackson, a seven-year-old draft for a final testament surfaced yesterday.

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The 2002 draft left his estate to his mother Katherine Jackson, his three children -- Prince Michael, 12, Paris, 11, and Blanket, 7 -- and at least one charity, according to the Wall Street Journal.

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Jackson's father, Joe Jackson, wasn't listed as an heir.

The document also names attorney John Branca and music executive John McClain as executors of the estate. Branca was on retainer for Jackson from 1980 to 2006 and was rehired shortly before the singer's sudden death on Thursday.

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Although Jackson reportedly died with approximately $500 million in debt, the value of his assets likely outweigh that by $200 million or more, sources told the paper.

According to those sources, the 2002 will could be submitted to court as early as Thursday.

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  • wanda
    poor jackson kids they have to be next to jackson abusive father ...jackson mother has no control over him...there life will be restricted with that man around them jackson appointed his mother for his kids..did jackson know his father will be in the same household...and diana ross? come on these kids will out live them there too old i say let them go with their real mother thats all.....
    report abuseposted July 5, 2009 6:44 PM PDT
  • ladylove
    no matter what for good or for bad micheal will always be in our memories.
    report abuseposted July 5, 2009 1:59 AM PDT
  • Pamela G
    darryl, u pay some1 20 mil when ur innocent?? do u seriously believe that? if so, & w/all due respect, i think maybe ur the 1 who's naive. mother goose, ur a racist. & end boss, ppl who must b ignorant & vulgar 2 get their point across don't faze me. grow up, honey.
    report abuseposted July 2, 2009 11:30 AM PDT
  • Pamela G
    darryl, u pay some1 20 mil when ur innocent?? do u seriously believe that? if so, & w/all due respect, i think maybe ur the 1 who's naive. mother goose, ur a racist. & end boss, ppl who must b ignorant & vulgar 2 get their point across don't faze me. grow up, honey.
    report abuseposted July 2, 2009 11:30 AM PDT
  • Pamela G
    darryl, u pay some1 20 mil when ur innocent?? do u seriously believe that? if so, & w/all due respect, i think maybe ur the 1 who's naive. mother goose, ur a racist. & end boss, ppl who must b ignorant & vulgar 2 get their point across don't faze me. grow up, honey.
    report abuseposted July 2, 2009 11:18 AM PDT
  • vikkie
    That's Why Janet never wanted children she would have to save them from her money hungry father maybe when he drops dead she will try. Can't blame her for that. He will just try to make money off them just like he did his other grandkids.
    report abuseposted July 2, 2009 2:30 AM PDT
  • Yogi
    It's horrible when people pass away, you can't even moarn their death, due to everyone assumptions, accusations, and hands out. May the family overcome the ignorance of the marketplace trying to turn a profit and point fingers. The children should be the main and only concern at this point, everything else is history. Michael has made his mark and now he is home. Wake Up!
    report abuseposted July 1, 2009 1:32 AM PDT
  • Nicole
    micheal we will love ya for ever.... the heinsohn fmily.........from shasta lake calif...............
    report abuseposted July 1, 2009 1:16 AM PDT
  • patty
    Michael Jackson was one of the most talented artists of our era. His spirit will live on his music forever. Farrah Fawcett leaves her legacy of true beauty and courage. Her signature hairstyle is already sweeping the nations salons to honor her. Last but not least, David Carradine another kindred spirit, who graced our lives with his unforgettable talents, and I had the privalage of meeting him.
    report abuseposted July 1, 2009 12:43 AM PDT
  • Sandy
    micheal jackson will live in our hearts and memories forever!
    report abuseposted July 1, 2009 12:13 AM PDT
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