Bigi Jackson has taken a stance against his grandmother, Katherine Jackson, in their ongoing legal battle over the late Michael Jackson’s estate. The dispute centers around a transaction involving the sale of Michael Jackson’s discography rights to Sony, which Katherine and her grandsons believed was undervalued at $600 million. They contended that the estate co-executors, John Branca and John McClain, did not conduct adequate research to secure a fair deal.
Despite losing the initial legal battle, Katherine continued to contest the decision, leading to a rift with Bigi. As descendants of Michael Jackson, his three children, including Bigi, ultimately own their father’s estate, making them key stakeholders in its management and financial decisions. While the children were content to accept the court’s ruling, Katherine was determined to challenge it, prompting her to seek legal recourse.
Katherine’s approach to the legal dispute involved hiring expensive lawyers to represent her interests, with the expectation that the estate would cover these costs. However, Bigi disagreed with this strategy, arguing that excessive spending on legal fees would be wasteful and could jeopardize the estate’s financial stability. He expressed concern that the mounting legal expenses, which reportedly included fees of up to $1,400 per hour for four lawyers, might outweigh any potential benefits of the legal challenge.
Bigi’s stance reflects his desire to protect the estate’s assets and ensure that any legal actions taken are reasonable and justified. The outcome of the ongoing legal battle remains uncertain, as both sides continue to pursue their respective objectives.
