A hearing on Michael Jackson’s estate has ended with the two men named in the pop icon’s will retaining control of his financial affairs, and the custody of his kids being granted to his mother.

A hearing on Michael Jackson’s estate has ended with the two men named in the pop icon’s will retaining control of his financial affairs, and the custody of his kids being granted to his mother.

A judge says Michael Jackson’s longtime attorney and a family friend should take over the singer’s estate.

A judge says Michael Jackson’s longtime attorney and a family friend should take over the singer’s estate.

A Los Angeles judge says Katherine Jackson will retain limited authority over her son’s estate until Monday.

A Los Angeles judge says Katherine Jackson will retain limited authority over her son’s estate until Monday.

Michael Jackson’s 7-year-old will was filed Wednesday in a Los Angeles court, giving his entire estate to a family trust but cutting out his former wife Debbie Rowe. WJBF News Channel 6 has obtained an electronic copy of the will.

Michael Jackson’s 7-year-old will was filed Wednesday in a Los Angeles court, giving his entire estate to a family trust but cutting out his former wife Debbie Rowe. WJBF News Channel 6 has obtained an electronic copy of the will.

A person with knowledge of Michael Jackson’s will says the singer’s mother gets custody of his children and his assets are to be placed put in trust.

A person with knowledge of Michael Jackson’s will says the singer’s mother gets custody of his children and his assets are to be placed put in trust.