Tuesday, November 3, 2026 - Paris Jackson is taking a major legal step in the ongoing battle over her late father Michael Jackson's fortune, asking a Los Angeles judge to order the transfer of approximately $600 million into a family trust established for her and her two brothers.
The 28-year-old singer and actress filed the petition on October 29, 2026, arguing that the Michael Jackson Family Trust has remained unfunded for more than 17 years since the King of Pop's death in 2009. Her request has brought renewed attention to the management of one of the entertainment industry's most valuable estates, with questions emerging over when the three beneficiaries will receive the inheritance their father intended for them.
In her court filing, Paris alleges that the estate has generated substantial wealth through major business transactions, music rights deals and property sales, yet the family trust has not received the expected funding. She argues that approximately $600 million could be made available after accounting for outstanding liabilities.
However, the estate's representatives have strongly disputed her claims, insisting that unresolved legal matters, including an ongoing dispute with the Internal Revenue Service, must be settled before the trusts can be fully funded. The estate also denies withholding beneficiaries' money and says more than $200 million has already been distributed for their benefit.
The dispute is now attracting widespread attention as fans and financial observers follow the future of Michael Jackson's multibillion-dollar legacy. Paris is seeking a court order requiring a preliminary transfer of $600 million, or another amount the judge considers appropriate, into the trust benefiting her, Prince Jackson and Bigi Jackson.
A hearing is scheduled for December 4, 2026. While the court has yet to make a decision, the outcome could become a significant development in the family's inheritance dispute and determine the next steps in distributing the late superstar's fortune.
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