OKAY...here's how it is playing out...ROUND ONE
according to TMZ..
Initial papers have been filed with the court to probate Michael Jackson's estate. The petition was filed by Michael's parents, Joe and Katherine Jackson. But here's the thing. The papers say Jackson died "intestate" -- that means, without a will.
But we've learned Jackson's long-time lawyer, John Branca, who just came back on board 3 weeks ago, has a will Jackson signed that he intends to file within 30 days.
The Jackson family doesn't have a copy of the will in attorney John Branca's possession. It's unclear how many wills Jackson made but Branca believes it's the most current.
Branca has a long history with Jackson. In 1985, Branca brokered the deal for Jackson to purchase The Beatles' publishing catalogue.
Branca and Jackson stopped working together in 2006 but the singer hired him back just three weeks ago.
now if you saw the incoherent Joe Jackson yesteday..you know how moneyhungry he is..
STAYED TUNED