Michael Jackson Estate Executors File for $115,000 in Legal Costs
Legal proceedings surrounding Michael Jackson's estate continue to unfold in court. New evidence has emerged as attorneys for the estate's executors submitted fresh documents. They are demanding payment of $115,000 in costs and attorneys' fees.
Detailed Fee Breakdown Submitted to Court
John McClain and John Branca's legal team filed the new paperwork on January 9. According to reports, the filing provides a comprehensive and itemized list of all fees owed to them. This action directly responds to a motion filed by Jackson's daughter, Paris Jackson, against the executors last year.
The documents specify $93,924.63 for legal fees incurred while handling the matter. An additional $1,238.39 covers other pending fees and resources spent addressing Paris Jackson's motion.
Background: The Anti-SLAPP Motion
Last year, the estate executors filed an anti-SLAPP motion against Paris Jackson's July petition. The court granted this motion in November 2025. Judges ruled that all allegations Paris made against McClain and Branca lacked validity.
Because the court ruled in their favor, the executors now claim entitlement to the amounts documented in the January 9 filing. The legal victory strengthens their position for recovering these costs.
Paris Jackson's Legal Team Responds Strongly
Paris Jackson's legal representatives issued an official statement shortly after the filing became public. They characterized the executors' documents as an attempt to "take even more money from the Jackson family and use it to line their own pockets."
The statement emphasized Paris Jackson's determination to fight for her rights within the estate. Her lawyers stated she is working hard to expose what they call "troubling discrepancies and financial irregularities in the administration of her father's estate."
"Paris remains undeterred and will continue fighting for transparency, accountability, and fairness for her family," the statement concluded firmly.
Previous Allegations of Financial Mismanagement
In November last year, Paris Jackson made serious allegations against McClain and Branca. She claimed they had pocketed large sums from her father's estate earnings. Paris accused them of dishonesty regarding financial records.
She specifically alleged they had taken more than $10 million at that time. This amount, she stated, was double what any estate beneficiary was entitled to receive. These allegations form the core of the ongoing legal dispute.
The case remains active in court. No final verdict has been reached. All parties continue to present their arguments as the legal process moves forward.
