MJ’s will: Mum, kids named estate keepers

A 2002 will of Michael Jackson grants the custody of his estate to his mother, Katherine and his three children but excludes his father, according to the Wall Street Journal.

However, pop star’s family has not seen the document, the Journal said quoting family lawyer L Londell McMillan. “No will has been presented to family or us. We will review any will when we see it,” McMillan said.

Jackson’s former lawyer, John Branca has come out claiming that he has the will. Sources close to the singer said that Branca may submit the will to the Los Angeles superior court on Thursday.

The will names Branca who was Jackson’s lawyer between 1980 and 2002 and veteran music executive John McLain as it’s executors. Branca also claims that he was rehired by the singer just a week before his death.

The document has reportedly cut out Jackson’s 80-year-old father, Joe Jackson, who shared an uneasy relationship with his legendary son.

The 50-year-old star had a troubled childhood and had openly blamed his father for abusing him as a child.
The latest development is expected to cause further confusion over ownership of Jackson’s property.

According to the Journal, Jackson left a debt of $500 million but the value of his estate has been estimated at $700 million.