Michael Jackson’s mother withdrew her objections Tuesday to the appointment of two longtime Jackson associates as executors of the singer’s will. The surprise announcement came from Katherine Jackson’s new probate attorney Adam Streisand, who said his client felt it was time for the legal battle to end over the appointment of attorney John Branca and music executive John McClain to oversee the singer’s estate.
Katherine Jackson now believes their appointment, as spelled out in her son’s will, can “enhance the legacy of Michael Jackson in the best interest of his children,” Streisand said. It was Streisand’s first major move in the case since he was chosen last month by Katherine Jackson to replace the team that had represented her since her son’s death in June.
Superior Court Judge Mitchell Beckloff intended to make his formal appointment after resolving the only potential roadblock, whether Jackson’s father can challenge the appointments.
Source: Associate Press
