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Michael Jackson and Debbie Rowe in 1997.BW PHOTO/SIPAUs Magazine
"I have intentionally omitted to provide for my former wife, Deborah Rowe Jackson," Jackson's will said.
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The will, dated July 7, 2002, estimated his estate at that time at more than $500 million.
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His estate consisted almost entirely of "non-cash, non-liquid assets, including primarily an interest in a catalogue of music royalty rights which is currently being administered by Sony ATV, and the interests of various entities," the 5-page document reads.
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He also named his mother Katherine as guardian of his children Prince, 12, Paris, 11, and Blanket, 7. (The new Us Weekly reveals that their biological father is Arnold Klein, Jackson's L.A.-based dermatologist and Rowe's former boss.) If Katherine died before him or couldn't serve as guardian, he nominated Diana Ross, according to the will.
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Jackson's will also states that he is not married and doesn't have any other children living or deceased.
Attorney John Branca, Barry Siegel and John McClain, a music executive, are named as executors.
After the will was revealed, a Los Angeles judge granted Katherine Jackson limited authority over her son's estate until Monday. (The ruling came over the objections of Branca and McClain as co-executors of Jackson's estate.)
She was also granted "slim" authority to take control of the roughly 2,000 items from Neverland Ranch. (The items were set for auction earlier this year, but the sale was stopped after Jackson sued.) In her filing, Katherine's attorneys said the memorabilia is being held by a former Jackson representative.
A court hearing is scheduled for Monday to discuss who should control Jackson's estate.
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timI am glad he is gone but i did like one of his songs I gald because he can't hurt any more kidsreport abuseposted July 6, 2009 5:38 AM PDT
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timI am glad he is gone but i did like one of his songs I gald because he can't hurt any more kidsreport abuseposted July 6, 2009 5:38 AM PDT
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R.i.P MY MOMI CAN'T BELIEVE IT MAN HE GONEreport abuseposted July 5, 2009 6:39 AM PDT
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R.i.P MY MOMI CAN'T BELIEVE IT MAN HE GONEreport abuseposted July 5, 2009 6:39 AM PDT
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R.i.P MY MOMI CAN'T BELIEVE IT MAN HE GONEreport abuseposted July 5, 2009 6:38 AM PDT
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inkYour memory will forever live on,and your music will live on forever. You were much to young to leave this godly earth but now you are with our master and i hope you are finally at peace. We will miss your music,and we will pray for your children.report abuseposted July 4, 2009 4:28 PM PDT
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DEE-JEYRIP MJ! WE LOVE U ! U WILL BE IN OUR HEARTS & MINDS 4-EVER.GOD BLESS THE JACKSON FAMILYreport abuseposted July 4, 2009 8:35 AM PDT
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DEE-JEYRIP MJ WE LUVE U. U WILL BE IN OUR HEARTS& MINDS 4-EVER.GOD BLESS THE JACKSON FAMILY .report abuseposted July 4, 2009 8:33 AM PDT
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bettyAll you people who think this FREAK was so wonderful are pathetic losers that need to get a life!!report abuseposted July 2, 2009 8:51 AM PDT
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bettyAll you people who think this FREAK was so wonderful are pathetic losers that need to get a life!!report abuseposted July 2, 2009 8:50 AM PDT
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