Michael Jackson’s Will Filed In Court
The last will of Michael Joseph Jackson was filed today in Los Angeles County Superior Court. Here’s a copy of the will.
The will, which was signed by Michael on July 7, 2002, names his mother Katherine as guardian of his 3 children, Prince Michael Jackson Jr., Paris Michael Katherine Jackson and Prince Michael Joseph Jackson II. If Katherine is unable to raise the children then Diana Ross would become guardian.
The will specifies that all of his assets be left to The Michael Jackson Family Trust, a private document not filed with the court. His mother and children are said to be the beneficiaries of The Michael Jackson Family Trust. His estate is estimated to be worth $500 million.
The rest of the will after the jump.
Michael named John Branca and longtime friend John McClain executors of the estate .
A third co-Executor named in the will, Barry Siegel, resigned from that role in 2003.
Mr. Branca and Mr. McClain released a statement:
“The most important element of Michael’s will is his unwavering desire that his mother, Katherine, become the legal guardian for his three children. As we work to carry out Michael’s instructions to safeguard both the future of his children as well as the remarkable legacy he left us as an artist we ask that all matters involving his estate be handled with the dignity and the respect that Michael and his family deserve.”
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