Joe Jackson Seeks Money from Son's Estate

Michael's Father Says He Needs Over $15,000 to Cover Monthly Expenses, But He Isn't in the "King of Pop's" Will

(AP)  Michael Jackson's father is seeking an allowance from his son's estate to help cover expenses that exceed $15,000 a month, according to court documents filed Friday.

The request seeking an unspecified amount for Joe Jackson was filed by lawyer Brian Oxman, who said there was no apparent reason for the administrators of the estate to not seek an allowance for the 81-year-old Jackson family patriarch.

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Michael Jackson's 2002 will, however, only called for money to be paid to his mother, Katherine, his three young children, and various charities.

A judge has approved more than $26,000 in payments to Katherine Jackson each month, and a $60,000 monthly payment for the care of the children.

The latest court documents say Joe Jackson receives a $1,700 monthly Social Security payment and had relied on his son for support for many years.

Joe Jackson sufferers from diabetes and had a stroke in 1998, the filing states.

"He does not have a regular or steady source of income, and he was dependent upon the money provided by his son, Michael Jackson, through his wife, Katherine Jackson, for his support," the filing states.

An itemized list of expenses says Joe Jackson spends $1,200 a month on rent for his Las Vegas home; $2,500 to eat out; $1,000 on entertainment, gifts and vacations; $2,000 on air travel and $3,000 on hotels.

A phone message left for Oxman was not immediately returned.

James Bates, a spokesman for the administrators of Jackson's estate, did not immediately respond to an e-mail seeking comment.

A judge denied Joe Jackson's petition for an expedited hearing on the matter and his request to file the motion under seal.

[dms41]

sounds to me he needs to quit eating out and travling

[Sloughfoot]

Maggots get in line.

[barbaram99]

Mr Jackson yer appalling. I lost my senior Dad. He never asked us for money. Never. If I offered him gas money he would not take it. I know that. Ye have the gall to ask yer dead son for money. That is not right. Michael must had reason to not name ye. Ye a man who should not live off yer children. I am 55.

[edgy44]

I can't think of any 81 year old male who could spend $15k a month. That's $180k a year take-home, or about $275k (over a quarter-million) before taxes for doing nothing. I can see where he would want to get that much, but I can also see where the estate wouldn't want to blow that much. At his age, he could get by on $300 a week. Pride goes before the fall.

[AttentionDeficit]

Wasn't this the same guy who used to beat his kids for messing up a song or dance step? There's a reason that he is not in the will. Let him rot.

[pickaguitar1]

" $2,500 to eat out; $1,000 on entertainment, gifts and vacations; $2,000 on air travel and $3,000 on hotel"????



huh?


RIP Michael