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Michael Jackson's Kids and Mom Blocked From Getting Money From Trust Until Estate and IRS Settle Dispute

Michael Jackson's estate and the IRS have been locked in an ongoing legal dispute since 2021.

According to a May 28 filing obtained by ET, John Branca and John McClain, the executors under Michael's will, have rejected attorneys' request that a portion of the estate "remain subject to administration" while the remaining legal issues are resolved to distribute to the family trust. The documents also state that "there can be little question that the Court has jurisdiction to instruct the Executors to pay [Katherine's] fees from the Estate." - Tasos Katopodis/Getty ImagesBigi had initially been on board with his grandmother, but ultimately sided with the estate to move forward with the business transaction.

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