Archive · 15 Jan 2026
Michael Jackson Estate Seeks $115K in Legal Fees
Michael Jackson's estate executors have asked a court to approve $115,000 in legal fees after winning a case against Paris Jackson.
Paris, Michael's daughter, has been fighting the executors, saying they are not managing the estate fairly and are taking too much money for themselves.
The executors say they have turned the estate around from a $500 million debt to a successful business.
The court will now decide if the full amount can be approved.
Paris has received $65 million from the estate but believes there are financial problems.
The fight is about who is right in managing the money left by Michael Jackson.
Michael Jackson's estate executors seek $115,000 in legal fees after winning an anti-SLAPP motion against Paris Jackson.
Paris Jackson accuses executors of financial mismanagement and self-enrichment.
Executors claim they have transformed the estate from a $500 million debt to a profitable business.
Paris has received $65 million from the estate but alleges discrepancies in financial management.
The court will decide on the approval of the $115,000 fee bill.
- Who
- Michael Jackson's estate executors and Paris Jackson
- What
- Legal dispute over estate management and fees
- When
- January 9, 2026 (filing), November 2025 (anti-SLAPP motion granted)
- Where
- Los Angeles court
- Why
- Dispute over financial management and executor compensation
- Amount Requested
- $115,000
- Filing Date
- January 9, 2026
- Court Location
- Los Angeles
- Anti-SLAPP Motion Granted
- November 2025
- Paris Jackson's Allegations
- Financial irregularities and executor misconduct
- Executor's Compensation in 2021
- $10 million
- Benefits Received by Paris
- $65 million
- Estate's Debt at Jackson's Death
- $500 million