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http://www.cnn.com/2009/SHOWBIZ/12/10/jackson.estate/
STORY HIGHLIGHTS
Joe Jackson was not included in son Michael Jackson's will
He says he has been dependent on Michael Jackson for years, monthly expenses are $15,000
Jackson brothers say they've been busy with reality TV show, not following parents' squabble
Los Angeles, California (CNN) -- A judge could decide Thursday if Michael Jackson's father -- who was not included in the pop star's will -- should get a monthly allowance from his estate.
The lead lawyer for the estate executors has said they would not oppose an allowance for Joe Jackson as long as his wife, who is a beneficiary, agrees.
Katherine Jackson, 79, supports her husband's request for a monthly allowance, her probate lawyer, Adam Streisand, said.
Los Angeles County Superior Court Judge Mitchell Beckloff set Thursday morning for a hearing on Joe Jackson's request.
His petition said the 81-year-old patriarch of the Jackson family has been financially dependent on Michael Jackson for years. It estimated his monthly expenses total $15,000.
Jermaine Jackson said it was ridiculous that his father even had to ask.
"That shouldn't even be," Jermaine Jackson told CNN. "The fact is my father is the estate. He created the estate."
Michael's mother and his three children share an $86,000 monthly allowance.
Michael Jackson died June 25, 2009, from what the coroner ruled was "acute propofol intoxication." A criminal investigation is continuing.
A 2002 will placed Jackson's estate -- estimated to be in the hundreds of millions -- into a trust which benefits his mother, three children and charities to be chosen later.
Joe Jackson is pursuing a legal challenge of the will, but Beckloff ruled that he had no voice in the matter. That decision is now before a California appeals court.
Joe Jackson's lawyer Brian Oxman challenged Michael Jackson's signature on the will because it was dated on a day he was in New York, not Los Angeles as the document said.
Oxman is also challenging the fitness of John Branca and John McClain, the executors named in the will who now control the estate.
Katherine Jackson, who had engaged in a bitter challenge of her own against Branca and McClain, suddenly dropped her opposition at a hearing last month. It was a surprise to her husband's lawyer, who was in court to launch Joe Jackson's challenge.
"She has now reneged on her obligation to her family," Oxman told the judge. He said Katherine Jackson's reversal was "one of the most despicable displays" he's ever seen in court and accused her of reaching a secret deal.
Her lawyer fired back.
"That is not only baseless, but just a product of Mr. Oxman's imagination," Streisand said. There was no deal, and it was a surprise to the estate lawyers, he said.
Four of the Jackson sons, who are promoting the premiere of their reality show, declined to talk about the squabble.
"To be honest with you, we've been busy shooting this, and no we've not been following the estate," Marlon Jackson said.
"There's other family members that keep us abreast of what's going, the day-to-day details," Tito Jackson said.
"But we know what's going on," Jermaine Jackson said.
Marlon Jackson said he couldn't understand why the public is so interested in negative news about the Jackson family.
"You're busy getting your little Jackson fix, we're busy trying to finish our show. We're really not interested in that part," he said. "We're trying to keep things on a more positive front and move forward on that level, because there's so many positive things that has taken place with this family."
The Jackson brother's TV show -- "The Jackson's: A Family Dynasty" -- debuts on the A&E cable network Sunday night.
STORY HIGHLIGHTS
Joe Jackson was not included in son Michael Jackson's will
He says he has been dependent on Michael Jackson for years, monthly expenses are $15,000
Jackson brothers say they've been busy with reality TV show, not following parents' squabble
Los Angeles, California (CNN) -- A judge could decide Thursday if Michael Jackson's father -- who was not included in the pop star's will -- should get a monthly allowance from his estate.
The lead lawyer for the estate executors has said they would not oppose an allowance for Joe Jackson as long as his wife, who is a beneficiary, agrees.
Katherine Jackson, 79, supports her husband's request for a monthly allowance, her probate lawyer, Adam Streisand, said.
Los Angeles County Superior Court Judge Mitchell Beckloff set Thursday morning for a hearing on Joe Jackson's request.
His petition said the 81-year-old patriarch of the Jackson family has been financially dependent on Michael Jackson for years. It estimated his monthly expenses total $15,000.
Jermaine Jackson said it was ridiculous that his father even had to ask.
"That shouldn't even be," Jermaine Jackson told CNN. "The fact is my father is the estate. He created the estate."
Michael's mother and his three children share an $86,000 monthly allowance.
Michael Jackson died June 25, 2009, from what the coroner ruled was "acute propofol intoxication." A criminal investigation is continuing.
A 2002 will placed Jackson's estate -- estimated to be in the hundreds of millions -- into a trust which benefits his mother, three children and charities to be chosen later.
Joe Jackson is pursuing a legal challenge of the will, but Beckloff ruled that he had no voice in the matter. That decision is now before a California appeals court.
Joe Jackson's lawyer Brian Oxman challenged Michael Jackson's signature on the will because it was dated on a day he was in New York, not Los Angeles as the document said.
Oxman is also challenging the fitness of John Branca and John McClain, the executors named in the will who now control the estate.
Katherine Jackson, who had engaged in a bitter challenge of her own against Branca and McClain, suddenly dropped her opposition at a hearing last month. It was a surprise to her husband's lawyer, who was in court to launch Joe Jackson's challenge.
"She has now reneged on her obligation to her family," Oxman told the judge. He said Katherine Jackson's reversal was "one of the most despicable displays" he's ever seen in court and accused her of reaching a secret deal.
Her lawyer fired back.
"That is not only baseless, but just a product of Mr. Oxman's imagination," Streisand said. There was no deal, and it was a surprise to the estate lawyers, he said.
Four of the Jackson sons, who are promoting the premiere of their reality show, declined to talk about the squabble.
"To be honest with you, we've been busy shooting this, and no we've not been following the estate," Marlon Jackson said.
"There's other family members that keep us abreast of what's going, the day-to-day details," Tito Jackson said.
"But we know what's going on," Jermaine Jackson said.
Marlon Jackson said he couldn't understand why the public is so interested in negative news about the Jackson family.
"You're busy getting your little Jackson fix, we're busy trying to finish our show. We're really not interested in that part," he said. "We're trying to keep things on a more positive front and move forward on that level, because there's so many positive things that has taken place with this family."
The Jackson brother's TV show -- "The Jackson's: A Family Dynasty" -- debuts on the A&E cable network Sunday night.
