Michael Jackson’s estate will pay what are being called “extraordinary” expenses for the pop singer’s funeral. A judge in Los Angeles authorized the current administrators of Jackson’s estate to pay for the costs of Jackson’s funeral and interment, which are scheduled for Thursday evening.

Official Michael Jackson merchandise could start arriving in stores soon if a judge grants approval to two agreements.

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.

As for what they’re discussing, TMZ.com’s sources say the custody of the children, not money, is the issue on the table, but that it looks pretty clear Katherine Jackson will end up with custody, assuming the judge goes along. As for what Debbie Rowe wants…TMZ.com is told she too is interested in making sure the children are okay.

As for what they’re discussing, TMZ.com’s sources say the custody of the children, not money, is the issue on the table, but that it looks pretty clear Katherine Jackson will end up with custody, assuming the judge goes along. As for what Debbie Rowe wants…TMZ.com is told she too is interested in making sure the children are okay.

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.

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.

So, who gets Michael Jackson’s riches? His mother took the first step Monday when she petitioned the Superior Court of California to be named the administrator of the late singer’s estate. Katherine Jackson said in the filing she was acting to ensure Michael Jackson’s three children are the beneficiaries.

So, who gets Michael Jackson’s riches? His mother took the first step Monday when she petitioned the Superior Court of California to be named the administrator of the late singer’s estate. Katherine Jackson said in the filing she was acting to ensure Michael Jackson’s three children are the beneficiaries.

Michael Jackson’s father said Monday his family is waiting for results of a private autopsy before deciding on funeral arrangements. But, the Jackson family did go to court Monday, taking the first steps toward managing Michael Jackson’s estate, and taking care of his three children. ABC News’ Linsey Davis reports from in Encino, California.

Michael Jackson’s father said Monday his family is waiting for results of a private autopsy before deciding on funeral arrangements. But, the Jackson family did go to court Monday, taking the first steps toward managing Michael Jackson’s estate, and taking care of his three children. ABC News’ Linsey Davis reports from in Encino, California.

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