Paris Jackson is making headlines after calling out the executors of her late father Michael Jackson’s estate in a new legal filing that doesn’t hold back.
According to Us Weekly, Paris compared the men overseeing her father’s estate to the Wizard of Oz, accusing them of hiding financial dealings and avoiding transparency. Her lawyer’s statement pulled no punches, saying, “Executors admit making six-figure, extra-contractual payments in 2018, and they likely paid millions more in undisclosed gifts over the past seven years. That conduct, born of comfort and arrogance, is indefensible.”
The filing went on to say, “Instead, like the Wizard of Oz, they demand that the Court trust them blindly, refusing to let anyone look behind the curtain.”
Paris’s legal team claims the executors’ only defense is a vague claim that such payments to music lawyers are “not uncommon.” Her attorneys argue that explanation doesn’t cut it, saying it lacks any evidence or accountability.
The documents accuse the estate’s executors of handing out money without proper calculation or oversight. Paris’s lawyers argue they “did not calculate the 2018 gifts based on any metric,” “failed to disclose them initially,” and now “have no right to fight” her petition since her case relies on evidence pulled from their own records.
Her lawyer also wrote, “Executors are not immune from criticism based on misconduct disclosed in their filings.”
The Star actress says she’s simply asking for fairness and transparency. According to the filing, she believes the executors have tried to “stall the discovery process” rather than cooperate. She insists she has the right to full access to information about how her father’s estate is being handled.
The dispute adds another layer of tension to an already complicated legacy. Michael Jackson’s estate has been worth hundreds of millions since his death in 2009, with ongoing earnings from his music and image rights. For years, the executors—music industry veterans John Branca and John McClain—have managed the business side of Jackson’s legacy, turning it into one of the most successful estates in entertainment history.
But Paris’s latest legal challenge suggests she’s not satisfied with how things are being run. Her claims of hidden payments and a lack of accountability have sparked renewed interest in the estate’s finances, which have long been a topic of public fascination.
Fans have taken to social media to praise Paris for standing up for herself and for her father’s legacy. Many say her push for transparency is long overdue. Others note that disputes like this are not unusual in estates of this size but agree that the accusations are serious.
Paris has rarely spoken publicly about the estate, so her decision to take legal action has drawn attention from both fans and the media. Whether the court sides with her or not, her willingness to speak up shows she’s determined to protect her father’s legacy and ensure everything is above board.e 2018 gifts based on any metric,” “failed to disclose them initially,” and now “have no right to fight” her petition since her case relies on evidence pulled from their own records.
Her lawyer also wrote, “Executors are not immune from criticism based on misconduct disclosed in their filings.”
The Star actress says she’s simply asking for fairness and transparency. According to the filing, she believes the executors have tried to “stall the discovery process” rather than cooperate. She insists she has the right to full access to information about how her father’s estate is being handled.
The dispute adds another layer of tension to an already complicated legacy. Michael Jackson’s estate has been worth hundreds of millions since his death in 2009, with ongoing earnings from his music and image rights. For years, the executors—music industry veterans John Branca and John McClain—have managed the business side of Jackson’s legacy, turning it into one of the most successful estates in entertainment history.
But Paris’s latest legal challenge suggests she’s not satisfied with how things are being run. Her claims of hidden payments and a lack of accountability have sparked renewed interest in the estate’s finances, which have long been a topic of public fascination.
Fans have taken to social media to praise Paris for standing up for herself and for her father’s legacy. Many say her push for transparency is long overdue. Others note that disputes like this are not unusual in estates of this size but agree that the accusations are serious.
Paris has rarely spoken publicly about the estate, so her decision to take legal action has drawn attention from both fans and the media. Whether the court sides with her or not, her willingness to speak up shows she’s determined to protect her father’s legacy and ensure everything is above board.
