New dispute over Michael Jackson's inheritance: His daughter Paris accuses the executor of violating a court order to collect $109 million

A fresh legal confrontation has emerged over the fortune left behind by Michael Jackson , with his daughter Paris asking a Los Angeles court to reduce the compensation connected to the management of his estate.

The latest disagreement centres on executor John Branca and a disputed compensation request worth approximately $109.2 million.

According to court documents obtained by RadarOnline, Paris argues that the substantial sum should not be approved while questions remain about the accuracy and completeness of the estate's financial records.

In a motion filed on October 23, Paris accused Branca of failing to comply with an April 24, 2026, court order requiring updated financial accountings.

Her lawyers say he missed a September 15 deadline, which was subsequently extended to September 30, and that the documents eventually submitted did not provide all the information required.

The filing asks the court to reduce the compensation rate from 15 percent to 10 percent of the estate's gross entertainment-related income for 2023 and 2024, with the lower rate continuing until complete and accurate financial records are delivered.

Paris's legal team has taken particular issue with the contrast between the amount being requested and the alleged shortcomings in the paperwork.

" Paris respectfully submits that the gap between Executor's level of compensation and his persistent incompetence is intolerable," the filing states.

The $109,219,648.27 figure relates to combined compensation being sought for Branca, his late co-executor John McClain and the Ziffren law firm. It is not a request for Branca alone to receive the entire amount.

Paris's attorneys also claim that $90,944,957 in executor compensation had already been paid out before receiving court approval.

They have identified a further alleged discrepancy of $972,442.24 in the estate's 2024 accounting, arguing that beneficiaries cannot properly assess the figures without complete supporting records.

Estate representatives reject Paris Jackson's accusations

The dispute is particularly significant because the estate's management team strongly disagrees with Paris's interpretation of the compensation arrangements.

A spokesperson for the Branca -led estate described the latest motion as being without merit, telling Rolling Stone: "It is an understatement to say that this motion is completely without merit."

The representative also disputed the suggestion that Branca and McClain had been collecting traditional executor compensation, explaining: "[Paris’] attorneys have motioned for a reduction in executor compensation, when in fact the executors waived that from the estate’s beginning, and have never taken any executor compensation. They are paid a separate, court-ordered management fee for operating the hugely successful Michael Jackson business."

That distinction is central to the disagreement. Paris's lawyers want the court to reduce the percentage-based payments, while the estate maintains that the executors' remuneration comes through a separate management arrangement that has already received judicial approval.

The latest challenge also follows an earlier legal victory for Paris . In May 2026, a judge ordered three lawyers connected to the estate to return $625,000 in bonuses authorised by Branca . The ruling found that the information presented did not establish that the payments were justified and reasonable.

The wider disagreement has been developing for years. Paris and her brothers, Prince and Bigi , have previously raised concerns about how regularly financial information is provided to beneficiaries.

Their father's estate has become an enormous commercial operation since his death in 2009, generating income through music, licensing and other entertainment-related activities.

Branca and McClain were appointed to manage the estate following Michael Jackson 's death. McClain died in May 2026, leaving Branca as the surviving executor.

The estate's representatives have credited the management team with turning around a business that faced substantial debts when the singer died.

Paris , meanwhile, argues that the scale of the operation makes proper financial disclosure particularly important. Her lawyers say the lack of complete records has forced her to spend additional time and money pursuing information that beneficiaries should be able to access.

The motion also seeks reimbursement of her legal fees and costs, with her team invoking California Probate Code Section 12205, which allows compensation to be reduced in certain circumstances involving delays in estate administration.

A hearing on the latest request is scheduled for December 4, 2026, before judicial referee Mitchell Beckloff . No ruling has yet been made on Paris's demand, and the allegations against Branca remain disputed.

The outcome could have financial consequences for the management of Michael Jackson 's estate, but the immediate issue is whether the court considers the existing accountings sufficient to justify the compensation being sought.