Michael Jackson left behind a billion-dollar empire but $600 million is making his daughter miserable
The King of Pop's fortune continues to generate millions, but his daughter's fight over her inheritance is far from over
M ore than 17 years after Michael Jackson's death, Paris Jackson is still challenging the way his estate is managed. The latest development came on November 4, when a Los Angeles judge granted longtime executor John Branca permission to keep certain financial records, including information about legal fees and litigation expenses, confidential.
According to Page Six , Judge Brenda J. Penny approved two requests from Branca, allowing limited estate information to remain sealed because its disclosure could affect ongoing legal proceedings and business matters.
Paris wants $600 million transferred to the family trust
The court decisions came days after Paris filed a petition on October 29 requesting that $600 million be transferred from her father's estate into the Michael Jackson Family Trust, which benefits her and her brothers, Prince and Bigi. She argues that the trust remains unfunded despite the substantial revenue generated by her father's business empire.
Paris has also accused Branca of exercising excessive control over the inheritance and claimed that payments to the siblings were reduced after she questioned his management. The estate has rejected those allegations, describing claims that Branca withheld money as fabricated.
The estate pushes back as another hearing approaches
The executors maintain that more than $200 million has already been distributed or spent for the benefit of Michael's children and other beneficiaries. T hey have also pointed to unresolved tax matters involving the IRS, which previously sought approximately $700 million in taxes and penalties . Although the estate secured a significant reduction in that amount, the dispute remains part of its financial complications.
Paris' request is scheduled for a December 3 hearing, where the court will consider her demand for the $600 million transfer . For now, the fortune Michael left behind continues to generate legal battles, with his daughter still seeking greater access to the inheritance intended for her and her brothers.
