Blanket Jackson Requests Court to Deny Payment of Grandmother’s Attorney Fees from MJ Estate
Michael Jackson‘s family is embroiled in a legal showdown, revealing internal divisions as MJ’s son Blanket, also known as Bigi Jackson, takes a stand against his own grandmother, Katherine Jackson.
In recent court filings, Blanket seeks to block Katherine from using funds from Michael’s estate to finance an appeal of a previous court decision.
The dispute stems from their joint efforts to thwart the estate executors’ plans for a significant business deal, the specifics of which remain veiled in secrecy.
However, recent reports suggest it could be linked to the estate’s agreement with Sony to sell a substantial portion of Michael‘s music catalog for $600 million.
Although Blanket and Katherine aligned in opposing the estate’s transaction, their bid was unsuccessful as the court ruled against them.
Despite this setback, Katherine intends to pursue an appeal, a move Blanket adamantly opposes, particularly objecting to the estate covering her legal expenses.
Given his status as an heir, Blanket emphasizes the significance of preserving the estate’s assets. He argues in court documents that the appeal is unlikely to succeed and does not serve the best interests of the estate’s beneficiaries. Consequently, Blanket urges the court to reject funding Katherine’s appeal.
Acknowledging Katherine’s entitlement to reasonable attorney fees from the preceding legal battle, Blanket advocates for a judicious approach in granting such expenses.
His stance underscores the financial stakes involved, especially as reports indicate Katherine already receives a substantial annual allowance from the estate.
The divergence in views within the Jackson family highlights the complexity of the situation, with a judge yet to issue a ruling on the matter.
Blanket Jackson Requests Court to Deny Payment of Grandmother’s Attorney Fees from MJ Estate
