Michael Jackson's 93-Year-Old Mother Is Reportedly Fighting 'Incredibly Lucrative' Deal to Profit Off His Name

Our King of Pop, Michael Jackson is gone—but reportedly his 93-year-old mother Katherine Jackson is still very protective over how his estate makes money off his legacy and licensing his name. According to court documents obtained by Radar Online, the Jackson matriarch of the legendary family is asking Michael’s estate to pay more than $500,000 in legal bills she racked up fighting a secret ‘incredibly lucrative’ deal his developed by his estate’s executors.

The bulk of Michael’s estate was left to his three children. However, he also formed The Katherine Jackson Trust, which is meant to take care of his mother for the rest of her life. John Branca and John McClain are the executors of the superstar’s estate, and they have clashed with the 93-year-old multiple times since her son’s death in 2009.

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When you look at how the estates of other notable artists have been exploited, Branca and McClain are faced with balancing profitability with fan service. As much as she loves her son and grandchildren, is it time Katherine accepts that the entertainment business works much differently now?

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