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Jackson’s dad seeks allowances
Singer Michael Jackson's father, Joe Jackson (R), laughs with Gary Mayor Rudy Clay during a memorial service in the singer's home town of Gary, Indiana July 10, 2009. The "Thriller" singer died suddenly on June 25 after suffering cardiac arrest at his rented Los Angeles mansion. Jackson was 50.PHOTO/REUTERS
Posted Saturday, November 7 2009 at 17:56
In Summary
- Michael Jackson’s will omitted his father, but made provision for his mother and children.
LOS ANGELES, Saturday
Joe Jackson has requested an allowance from the estate of his late son Michael, saying the pop star supported him for years before his death.
In court papers filed in Los Angeles, the 81-year-old’s lawyers said his monthly expenses are $20,000, but he receives only $1,700 from the state.
They added that the pop star’s estate has earned an estimated $100m since his sudden death on 25 June.
A hearing to assess the request is expected to take place early next year.
Michael Jackson’s will omitted his father, but made provision for his mother and children.
Monthly payments to Katherine Jackson along with his daughter and two sons were approved by a judge last month.
They may be re-evaluated at the same time as the hearing to determine Joe Jackson’s case.
Documents filed in Los Angeles Superior Court state that Joe Jackson does not have a regular income and relied on payments from his son which came through his wife Katherine for many years.
Joe Jackson’s lawyers also said that he has diabetes and has suffered a stroke.
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Submitted by william_wachiraPosted November 08, 2009 08:26 PM
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There must have been a reason as to why MJ shunned his dad on his will. It is diabolical that his dad wants to claim allowances. He can live on state benefits and let MJ's kids enjou their fathers sweat. Wiiliam wachira (UK)