Why Paris Jackson is seeking $600 million from Michael Jackson’s estate nearly 17 years after his death
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- ✓Paris Jackson filed a petition on October 29 seeking a $600 million transfer to the Michael Jackson Family Trust.
- ✓She said executors failed to follow the distribution schedule set in her father’s will.
- ✓Paris claimed the estate reduced payments after she sought legal help, though representatives denied her serious allegations.
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- BUSINESS
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- The Economic Times
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- 4 Minute(s)
- Market Focus
- India Economy
Synopsis
Paris Jackson has filed a petition for a $600 million transfer to the Michael Jackson Family Trust. She claims that the estate's executors have not followed the distribution schedule set in Jackson's will. Legal disputes have prevented the full funding of the trust and reduced payments to beneficiaries. The estate representatives deny Paris's allegations and note that over $200 million has been distributed thus far.
Paris Jackson has sought a $600 million transfer to the Michael Jackson Family Trust, alleging that the executors of her late father’s estate have failed to fund the trust intended to benefit her and her brothers, Prince and Bigi. In a petition filed before the Los Angeles Superior Court on October 29, the singer and actor accused executor John Branca of exercising excessive control over the estate’s funds and delaying their distribution, according to court documents seen by Art to Zoom.
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