Michael Jackson: Is There A Valid Will?
Katherine Jackson says there is not a will, according to court papers she filed today; however, TMZ reports that Michael’s former attorney, John Branca, intends to file a signed will with the court soon.
[Bauer Griffin Online]
Just like Popsquire predicted, this is a mess!
Here’s how it should work going forward. Branca will file the will in response to Katherine’s probate petition. At the hearing, the judge will decide whether to enter the will into probate and whether will is valid. Among other reasons a court might conclude the will is not valid are: (1) fraud; (2) MJ was under the undue influence of a third party; (3) MJ was not of sound mind; and (4) the will was not witnessed properly.
And, don’t get ahead of yourself. Proving that someone was not of sound mind or under the influence of someone else is very difficult to prove. Popsquire will keep you posted!
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