Entertainment · November 3, 2026
Paris Jackson Seeks $600 Million From Michael Jackson Estate to Fund Family Trust for Her & Brothers
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Paris Jackson has filed a legal petition in Los Angeles requesting that $600 million be transferred from Michael Jackson's estate into a family trust intended for her and her brothers, Prince and Bigi. The court filing, dated October 29, 2026, alleges that despite the estate generating billions of dollars since the singer's death in 2009, the trust remains unfunded. Attorneys for Paris Jackson argue that the estate's executor, John Branca, has maintained excessive control over the assets and failed to adhere to the terms of the late singer's will, which stipulated that the children should have begun receiving distributions at age 21.
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Reported by multiple outlets
- Paris Jackson filed a petition in Los Angeles court on Oct. 29.
- The petition requests that $600 million from Michael Jackson's estate be transferred to a family trust.
- The trust is intended to benefit Michael Jackson's three children: Prince, Paris, and Bigi.
- The estate has remained in probate for over 17 years since Michael Jackson's death in 2009.
- John Branca is the current executor of the estate.
Reported by only some outlets
- Attorneys for Paris Jackson recently criticized John Branca’s $100 million compensation fee.
- The trust terms reportedly include distributions beginning at age 21, with further portions released at ages 30, 35, and 40.
- The estate claims it cannot fund the trust because of ongoing issues with the IRS and the estate's tax bill.
- Prince is 29 and Bigi is 24 years old.
Confirmed
- Paris Jackson filed a legal petition in Los Angeles on Oct. 29.
- The filing seeks a $600 million distribution from the estate to a family trust.
- John Branca is the estate executor.
- The estate has been in probate since Michael Jackson's death in 2009.
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