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Will of Michael Jackson Found
Sunday, June 28th, 2009
The family of Michael Jackson believed that he died without a will. However, their lawyer said that he has one and suggested that there may be other wills that exist related to the late singer’s estate division.
The family attorney, L. Londell McMillan, said “I just saw his will this morning for the first time. We’re in the process of review. My various advisers are still looking for other additional documents. We wish that we have known it earlier.”
This will was drawn by John Branca in 2002. He’s the attorney of Michael Jackson from 1980 - 2006. It’s expected that he’ll submit the will to Los Angeles Superior Court by next week. Mr. Branca and John McClain, music executive and the singer’s long time friend, are the will’s executors.
According to the will, it’s clear that Jackson’s desire was for his mother to take guardianship of his children. His estate is also believed to be divided between his children, mother, and charities. They’re not expecting to see the name of his father, Joe Jackson, because they had some troubled relationship.
Although no further details were disclosed about the will’s content, it’s believed that its mere existence greatly affects the petition made by Katherine Jackson, his mother, to become the estate’s administrator.
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Mel Gibson’s Divorce
Tuesday, April 28th, 2009
News of Mel Gibson’s inevitable divorce quickly spread like wildfire. Robyn Gibson, his wife for 28 years filed for divorce on April 10, 2009 at Los Angeles Superior Court. She cited “irreconcilable differences” as the reason.
In her statement, she said “We’ve always tried to maintain the integrity and privacy of our family throughout our marriage and recent separation. We will still continue to do the same.”
Mel and Robyn have seven children. Since the couple did not sign a pre-nuptial agreement, their divorce is expected to break all records and become the most expensive one on file. Under U.S. law, Robyn would be entitled to 50% of Mel’s $900 million fortune. This includes a Catholic church in California, ranch in Costa Rica, a private island in Fiji, and several properties in Malibu.
Robyn’s lawyer previously represented Kiefer Sutherland, Angelina Jolie, and Britney Spears. Among others, she is fighting for legal fees, spousal support, and joint custody of the youngest child.
Many believe that photographs of Mel and his Russian girlfriend (Oksana) seen kissing on a Costa Rica beach prompted the divorce case filing. Reportedly, the pair became close on the movie set of “Edge of Darkness” where they were seen leaving his trailer together.
Tags: Divorce, lawyer, Los Angeles Superior Court, Mel Gibson, Oksana, Robyn Gibson
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