Paris Jackson is “concerned” that the executors of her father Michael Jackson’s $464 million estate are taking advantage of the late pop star’s fortune.
In a new filing obtained by Page Six on Tuesday, the “Billie Jean” singer’s only daughter claims that her estate’s co-executors, John Branca and John McClain, have left “significant amounts of cash” uninvested.
Paris, who is a beneficiary of Michael’s estate along with her brothers Prince, 28, and Bigi, 23, argued in the filing that the couple did not make major business decisions that were in the best interests of the estate.
“Rather than serving the best interests of his beneficiaries and steadfastly preserving his father’s legacy, the City of Paris has become increasingly concerned that John Branca has become an instrument for his own enrichment and expansion,” the statement read.
The “American Horror Story” actress, 27, claimed in court documents that her executors collected more than $10 million in compensation from her estate in 2021 alone.
The amount was “more than double the amount distributed to family allowance beneficiaries,” according to the filing.
Paris also claimed that the executor’s total compensation was approximately $148.2 million through the end of 2021, which is “far below the amount distributed to Paris or her siblings.”
In the filing, the “Let Down” singer claimed that the executors have more than $464 million in cash, but the return is less than 0.1% due to “unproductive investments.”
If the money had been invested properly, the property could have generated a profit of $41 million.
Parris also claimed in the document that Branca and McClain made decisions to invest in “risky” entertainment projects. That includes producer Branca’s upcoming biopic “Michael,” starring A-list actor Miles Teller as himself.
“(The estate) has been transformed into a private entertainment investment fund managed for the benefit of the executors and their attorneys rather than the beneficiaries,” Jackson alleges in the filing.
A source close to Jackson’s estate denied Paris’ claims, telling Page Six:
“The fact is that Paris Jackson’s attorneys lost a recent lawsuit against the estate and have been ordered to pay the estate’s legal fees,” the source added.
“All of the beneficiaries are well cared for by the estate. This is a feeble attempt to change the narrative of their loss.”
Page Six reached out to Jackson’s residence for comment, but did not immediately receive a response.
In October, executors claimed in a filing that Paris received $65 million in benefits from Michael’s estate.
Last week, the “Sex Appeal” actress suffered a major setback in her legal battle over her late father’s estate.
The judge partially struck out part of Parris’ petition, finding that many of Parris’ legal claims were directed at the estate’s own court filings, and citing California’s anti-SLAPP law, which protects much legal petition activity from retaliatory lawsuits.
The case is scheduled for trial in January 2026.
