Paris Jackson Challenges $625M Estate Payments Over Legal Fees

Paris Jackson, daughter of Michael Jackson, has raised concerns over irregular and extravagant payments made by the executors of her late father's estate, John Branca and John McClain. Court documents reveal that during a six-month period in 2018, the executors requested approval for $625,000 in legal fees for unrecorded or 'uncaptured' attorney time without adequate explanation, with some payments reportedly already disbursed in violation of court orders. Paris objects to the practice of granting 'premium payments' to well-compensated law firms and questions the executors' ability to properly supervise counsel and manage the estate’s finances. She highlights a significant lack of transparency and diligence in responding to court inquiries about these fees and demands a full investigation and withholding of further payments until clarity is provided. The filings argue that such irregular payments resemble lavish gratuities and suggest a need for better oversight to prevent wasteful spending. These concerns have prompted legal scrutiny into the estate’s administration and the executors' actions.