We're inside the courtroom as the lawyer for the co-executors of Michael Jackson's
will, John Branca and John McClain, go before a judge seeking to be named administrator of Jackson's estate.
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12:09 PM ET -- The judge just said he may appoint an independent lawyer for the kids.
12:06 PM ET -- The lawyer for the named co-executors says he has a letter from Michael Jackson stating he wanted Branca to be in control of his
affairs. The letter was dated June 17, 2009, 8 days before Jackson died.
12:00 PM ET -- It appears there is some contentiousness -- the judge said if the two sides continue to squabble, he'll appoint an independent
special administrator to temporarily oversee the estate.
11:58 AM ET -- There is a "no-contest" clause in the trust, that distributes Jackson's money. As we reported, 40% goes to the kids, 40%
goes to Katherine and 20% goes to children's
charities.
A no-contest clause means if someone challenges the will or trust they automatically inherit nothing.
11:55 AM ET -- Katherine's lawyer said Katherine was concerned about Branca's relationship with the
singer before he died. Branca had rejoined Jackson just weeks before his death.
11:53 AM ET -- Katherine's lawyer is raising questions about the 2002 will, but just said Joe and Katherine will not challenge the will at
this time.
11:49 AM ET -- Katherine expressed concern over beneficiaries mentioned in the trust.
11:45 AM ET -- Katherine Jackson has filed a new opposition.
11:40 AM ET -- Attorneys representing various creditors are in the
courtroom in addition to Jackson's executors. Also present -- famed attorney Howard Weitzman, who will be working on probating the will and dealing with
people making claims against the estate.
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