Michael Jackson Estate Fighting Daughter Paris' Demand for $1 Million in Legal Fees
TMZ • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Michael Jackson's estate, represented by executor John Branca, is challenging Paris Jackson's request for over $1.16 million in legal fees, arguing the amount is unreasonable.
- Paris previously contested $625,000 in attorney bonuses paid by the estate, and a court ruled in her favor earlier this year, ordering the money returned to the estate.
- The court decided the estate must cover Paris's "reasonable" legal fees for securing this benefit, prompting her $1.16 million fee request.
- The estate contends Paris is seeking fees for unrelated legal matters and is overstating the financial benefit she achieved, noting some funds were voluntarily returned.
- Branca states the estate is willing to pay Paris for legitimate legal victories and benefits obtained for the estate's beneficiaries but opposes excessive claims.
