Jackson siblings say estate executors harming the family

From left, Rebbie Jackson and Janet Jackson attend the special screening of "Why Did I Get Married Too?" on March 22, 2010, in New York.

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(CBS/AP) In one of the latest developments in the Jackson family drama, Janet, Randy and Rebbie Jackson say the executors of Michael Jackson's estate are causing harm by damaging "fundamental family relationships" and isolating matriarch Katherine Jackson "from anyone questioning the validity of Michael's will."

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The Jackson siblings released a statement through an attorney amid a fight over their brother's will with the executors of his estate.

Last Thursday, a judge named TJ Jackson, a cousin to Michael Jackson's three children, as co-guardian with Katherine Jackson, who was named their sole caretaker in the disputed will.

Janet, Randy and Rebbie Jackson accuse the executors of a "relentless" negative media campaign and say they have been barred from visiting both their 82-year-old mother and Jackson's children.

"The effect of that notice not only is to damage fundamental family relationships, it is also to isolate Katherine Jackson from anyone questioning the validity of Michael's will," reads the statement by Janet Jackson's attorney, Blair G. Brown, released on behalf of Janet, Randy and Rebbie Jackson.

They say they will continue to contest Michael Jackson's will because "the executors have never explained how Michael could have signed his will in California on a date that irrefutable evidence establishes that he was in New York."

Representatives for the executors of the will did not immediately respond to calls and emails requesting comment. However, representatives for executors John Branca and John McClain released a statement some weeks ago saying, "Any doubts about the validity of Michael's will and his selection of Executors were thoroughly and completely debunked two years ago when a challenge was rejected by the Los Angeles County Superior Court, the California Court of Appeals and, finally, the California Supreme Court."

Janet, Randy and Rebbie Jackson say they will continue to contest Michael Jackson's will, saying, "they stand nothing to gain financially by a finding that the will is invalid."

"The individuals who have the most to lose by a finding that the will is invalid are, of course, the executors and those on the executors' payroll."

The siblings say they will "press forward in their search for the truth in order to carry out the wishes of their brother Michael."

Throughout the ordeal, Michael Jackson's children have been posting updates on Twitter, offering a glimpse into their lives:

sometimes i just need my alone time .. this world is so crazy and unpredictable i just need some time to think , relax , and breath .

-- Paris Jackso? (@ParisJackson) July 31, 2012

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[Bojax39]

"the executors have never explained how Michael could have signed his will in California on a date that irrefutable evidence establishes that he was in New York."

Maybe an autopen? If Obama can sign laws halfway around the world then Jacko could certainly cobble up a will from one coast to the other.

If that WERE the case, (just a what if), and it was found to be an illegal will by a court ruling, would that open up a whole can of worms for the government about validity of certain laws?

[SassyinFL]

What is wrong with people? I cannot understand all this greed. They all have money, some more than others, but they aren't poor by any means. Leave his will and his children alone. He made sure his children are well provided for and cared for. If you don't like it, get over it. Everyone should get along for the children's sake and forget the pettiness.

[mentalist65]

Just let Michael's kids have their money in peace.

[mentalist65]

Just let Michael's kids have their money in peace.

[ssporleder]

In other words ~ they are upset that the executir are caring for the estate propery, which means leaving them out.

As it should be.

Sheesh, they are non-stop leeches.

[Jon_MD]

I think the Jacksons themselves do a fine job of doing harm to thier own family.

[yarnplay]

Michael Jackson seems to have wished that his "family" leave his kids and estate alone and butt out. As for standing nothing to gain financially, I would wonder if the older will is easier to break.

[rjack61]

I am so sick of these people (the Jackson siblings, cousins). Please leave Michael's estate, money, whatever alone and get yourself a job. Go away already, PLEASE!!

[catwoman1952]

too many control freaks in that family