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Paris Jackson Challenges Michael Jackson Estate Over 2021 Accounting, Alleges Executor Self‑Enrichment

Her refocused filing follows a ruling that trimmed earlier claims under California’s anti‑SLAPP law.

Overview

  • In a November 18 objection, Paris Jackson asks a Los Angeles court to disallow the estate’s 2021 account, which she and her brothers received roughly four years late.
  • She alleges the executors collected more than $10 million in compensation in 2021 and estimates their total through the end of 2021 at about $148.2 million.
  • The filing claims over $464 million sat in low‑yield cash earning less than 0.1%, arguing prudent investments could have generated roughly $41 million.
  • Jackson also questions estate‑funded entertainment ventures, citing the biopic Michael and alleging a conflict because executor John Branca is an executive producer and cast Miles Teller to play him.
  • The estate disputes the allegations, noting beneficiaries are well supported and that Paris has received about $65 million; a hearing on the objection is set for January 13, 2026, after a judge recently struck much of her earlier petition under anti‑SLAPP and the executors moved to recover legal fees.