Paris Jackson wants Michael Jackson’s estate to release $600 million to the family trust
Paris Jackson says the estate has enough cash to fund the trust and alleges executor John Branca has withheld distributions and controlled payments.
- On Tuesday, Paris Jackson petitioned a Los Angeles County Superior Court judge to order the Michael Jackson estate to transfer $600 million into a family trust, claiming it remains unfunded more than 17 years after her father's 2009 death.
- According to the petition, the family trust terms intended for the three siblings to begin receiving income at age 21, with principal distributions scheduled at ages 30, 35, and 40; Paris argues executor John Branca has restricted these payments.
- Paris's legal team argues the estate possesses sufficient liquidity for a partial transfer, citing over $1 billion generated from transactions including the 2023 Sony intellectual property deal. An accounting reportedly recorded approximately $850 million in cash assets as of December 2024.
- The Michael Jackson Estate maintains that ongoing IRS litigation regarding $700 million in taxes and penalties prevents full trust funding. A spokesperson described the withholding allegation as 'a complete fabrication,' noting over $200 million has already been distributed.
- A Los Angeles judge is scheduled to hear Paris's request on December 4, 2026, following earlier disputes including a May 2026 ruling that required the estate to return $625,000 in bonus payments to outside law firms after she objected to the fees.
106 Articles
106 Articles
Paris is claiming six hundred million dollars from her father Michael Jackson's estate, accusing the longtime executor of his will of not giving it to her. According to court documents released by US networks, the 28-year-old singer is asking a judge to order the transfer of $600 million to Michael Jackson's family trust, arguing that there is no good reason why the money has not been transferred, more than 17 years after the death of the “King…
Paris Jackson asks court to move $600M US from Michael Jackson estate into family trust
Paris Jackson is asking a Los Angeles judge to order $600 million US from Michael Jackson’s estate transferred to a family trust for her and her brothers. The estate disputes her claims, citing unresolved legal matters. A judge is scheduled to hear the petition and a separate challenge on Dec. 4.
Paris Jackson seeks $600 million from Michael Jackson's estate to go to his three children
Paris Jackson, Michael Jackson's daughter, looks to obtain more than half a million dollars in a preliminary transfer from her father's estate to a trust for the three siblings.
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 42% of the sources lean Left
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
