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 attorney Adam Streisand, who said his client felt it was time the legal fighting ended. Katherine Jackson no longer objects to the appointment of attorney John Branca and music executive John McClain to oversee the singer’s estate, Streisand said.
She feels her actions were in the best interest of her son’s children, he added.
A judge intended to make his formal appointment after resolving whether Jackson’s father can challenge the appointments. Joe Jackson was omitted from his son’s will, with Michael Jackson’s assets going to his mother, his children and children’s charities.
Lawyers for the estate were ordered back to argue the matter.
