In a surprising turn, Janet Jackson has emerged as a staunch advocate for her niece Paris Jackson amid ongoing legal battles surrounding the late Michael Jackson’s estate. Paris, the King of Pop’s only daughter, recently filed a petition accusing the estate’s law firms of questionable “lavish gratuities,” demanding greater transparency and justice.
According to court filings obtained by E! News, Paris has received an estimated $65 million in benefits from her father’s estate—a sum that lawyers claim wouldn’t have materialized without their strategic restructuring efforts following Michael’s passing in 2009. The filing alleges that this restructuring was necessary to save the estate, which was reportedly over $500 million in debt at the time.
However, Paris’s June petition challenges these law firms, accusing them of authorizing $625,000 in “premium payouts” in 2018 for unrecorded attorney hours. The petition contends that these payments amounted to extravagant bonuses for already well-compensated attorneys and were partially made without proper court approval, potentially violating judicial orders.
Janet Jackson, known for her strong family ties and protective nature, has stepped into the fray to support Paris in her quest for accountability. While neither Janet nor representatives for Paris and Michael Jackson’s estate have publicly commented on the latest filings, insiders suggest Janet’s involvement adds a powerful voice to the ongoing dispute.
The Jackson family has long navigated complex financial and legal landscapes surrounding Michael’s legacy. Paris, alongside her brothers Prince and Bigi, is among the beneficiaries seeking clarity on how the estate’s vast wealth has been managed.
The controversy underscores the challenges faced by estates of legendary figures, where financial management, legal fees, and family interests often collide. As Paris pushes for greater scrutiny, Janet’s emerging role highlights the family’s determination to protect the King of Pop’s legacy—and the future of his children.
With the matter still unfolding in court, the Jackson family’s fight for transparency and fairness remains in the spotlight, reminding the world that even icons’ legacies require vigilant guardianship.
