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Paris Jackson Demands $600M From Dad's Estate
3 Nov
Summary
- Paris Jackson petitioned to move $600 million to the family trust.
- The trust beneficiaries, her brothers and herself, are owed principal payments.
- The estate disputes claims of withheld funds, citing prior distributions.
Paris Jackson is seeking $600 million from her father Michael Jackson's estate to fund a family trust benefiting her and her brothers, Prince and Bigi. Her petition, filed on October 29, 2026, comes as Prince approaches age 30, when he is due to receive his first principal payment from the trust. Paris contends the trust has remained unfunded for over 17 years since Michael Jackson's passing, leaving the siblings reliant on executor discretion for payments.
The estate has refuted these claims, asserting that more than $200 million has already been distributed for the beneficiaries. This figure includes significant expenses, such as a $4.9 million tax bill paid for Prince. Paris' legal team estimates the estate has sufficient cash reserves, citing substantial income from past asset sales like the EMI Music Publishing stake and Neverland Ranch.
Previously, Paris successfully challenged executor bonuses, leading to $625,000 being returned to the estate. The estate's executors argue that ongoing tax cases and other legal matters must be resolved before the trusts can be fully funded. A court hearing for Paris' current petition is scheduled for December 4, 2026.
