Paris Jackson Addresses Ruling After Court Partially Blocks Petition Involving Father’s Estate

As per the Latest Hollywood News, the spokesperson of Paris Jackson has stated that she intends to keep advocating so that “her family is treated fairly

The ongoing legal battle of Paris Jackson took a turn after the court instructed her to pay a share of the estate’s attorney costs, slowing her challenge against its executors. 

The entire episode was reported by People magazine that further stated that Mitchell L. Beckloff, the retired judge serving as a Los Angeles referee in the case, partially invalidated Jackson’s petition.

It all happened after the order determined that executors John McClain and John Branca regarding some of Paris Jackson’s claims about the management of her father’s estate

Legal Dispute Emerges As Paris Jackson Challenges Michael Jackson’s Estate

In its latest dispute, Paris Jackson argued that the estate improperly made advance payments to its lawyers, issuing fees “on account” without waiting for court approval

She sought court intervention to revisit the court’s decision made in the year 2010 stating that approved the estate executors’ authority to pay attorneys in advance

People further reports that Paris Jackson requested the executors “submit petitions within 90 days seeking court approval for attorney payments and cost reimbursements spanning 2019 to 2023.”

Paris claimed the estate’s management was lax, with irregular payments that included alleged non-contractual gifts of $250,000 and $125,000 to legal representatives.

Court Ruling Prompts Statement from Paris Jackson

This is what a representative told the magazine, ““This ruling is confined to minor procedural matters and doesn’t alter the facts: the executors and their legal counsel’s conduct raises serious concerns, and Paris will continue working to ensure fair treatment for her family. An updated filing is forthcoming.”

Ever since Michael Jackson died in 2009, his estate has been mired in protracted legal disputes. Jackson’s estate was burdened with $500 million in debt at the time of his death, including some defaulted amounts.

As per the court documents, the executors have elevated Jackson’s estate into “a powerhouse and key player in today’s music business.

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