# Michael Jackson's Legacy Under Fire: Estate Executors Demand $115K from Paris in Explosive Family Feud **Imagine the King of Pop's daughter battling his own estate executors in court—now they're hitting her with a $115,000 legal fee demand.** This shocking escalation in the ongoing legal war over Michael Jackson's fortune has fans and family divided, raising questions about greed, mismanagement, and a father's enduring legacy.[1][2] Paris Jackson, the 27-year-old daughter of the late icon, has fired back fiercely against co-executors John Branca and John McClain. In recent Los Angeles Superior Court filings, she accuses them of pocketing **enormous sums**—including $148 million in fees from 2009 to 2021—while sitting on **$464 million in cash** that was never properly invested, potentially costing the estate millions in lost profits.[1] Paris's lawyers claim the executors have turned the estate into a "vehicle for John Branca to enrich and aggrandize himself," prioritizing law firm payouts (over $4.5 million to 10 firms in 2021 alone) over beneficiaries like her, Prince, and Bigi.[1][2] The executors aren't backing down. After a judge denied Paris's motion to block certain payments, Branca and McClain filed on January 9, 2026, seeking **$94,000 for past fees and $21,000 for future costs** from Paris herself—totaling around $115,000 (with some reports citing $106,000).[2][4] They argue these expenses are standard in the entertainment industry and stem from turning Michael's debt-ridden estate (over $500 million owed at his 2009 death) into a powerhouse, even amid disputes like the recent $600 million Sony music catalog sale.[3] Paris's team calls this "indefensible," slamming "lavish gratuities" to lawyers and a lack of oversight, vowing to fight on for transparency and fairness.[2][4] With a hearing set for January 13, 2026, this feud isn't just about money—it's a raw clash over preserving Michael Jackson's legacy versus alleged self-enrichment.[1][4]
Citations
1.https://www.hellomagazine.com/celebrities/876699/paris-jackson-accuses-michael-jacksons-estate-executors-in-court-filing/
2.https://parade.com/news/executors-of-michael-jacksons-estate-demand-paris-jackson-pay-over-100000-in-legal-fees
3.https://www.paulhornlawfirm.com/articles/michael-jackson-estate-sells-music-to-sony
4.https://www.mjvibe.com/mj-estate-submits-106000-legal-bill-to-paris-jackson-as-court-fight-intensifies/
5.https://www.aol.com/articles/michael-jackson-accusers-attorney-warns-205232898.html
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