Michael Jackson’s father does not stand to inherit any of his late pop icon son’s assets – but he might get an allowance.
Joe Jackson had taken legal action over Michael’s estate after discovering that he was not named in the pop legend’s will.
According to BBC News, Superior Court Judge Mitchell Beckloff has now dismissed the 80-year-old’s objection, insisting that Michael’s wishes must be respected.
Beckloff is quoted as saying in court: “I don’t think he gets to step into this and create further litigation. Joe Jackson takes none of this estate. This is a decision his son made.”
However, Joe Jackson’s request to secure an allowance from the singer’s estate has yet to be considered with a hearing on the matter for December 10.
Meanwhile, a lawyer acting for Michael’s mother Katherine Jackson confirmed she was ending her war with the executors appointed in her son’s will.
“She wants the fighting to end and to get on with the business of making money for the estate and not spending money on these disputes,” her attorney Adam Streisand told a judge.
The developments came as it was revealed Jackson’s September funeral cost more than a US$1million.
Court papers show the Jackson estate paid out US$35,000 for the star’s burial garments, along with US$3,682 for framing of his photo and US$21,455 for the hire of a restaurant for a wake.
The biggest outlay was a US$855,730.31 contract with Forest Lawn Memorial Park for Jackson’s final resting place.
