Joe Jackson Looking for Stipend from Late Son Michael’s Estate

Proving yet again that his only achievement to date has been fathering successful entertainers, Joe Jackson, father to the late Michael Jackson, is seeking a stipend from the estate of his son. The elder Jackson is looking to get a free ride for an unspecified amount to cover expenses that he already is incurring at a pace exceeding $15,000 per month. The request was filed by Brian Oxman, a lawyer who often works with Joe Jackson and who noted that he saw no reason that the estate’s administrators would not offer an allowance for his client.

Directly contrary to that statement, however, is the fact that Michael Jackson’s 2002 will does not even go so far as to mention his father. To say that the successful Jackson’s relationship with his father was strained would be an understatement, as Michael had said on more than one occasion that he would get physically ill at the sight of his father, both as a child and an adult. A private trust of Michael’s pays month to Katherine Jackson, his mother, as well as his three children and several charities. At present, $26,000 per month is going to Katherine Jackson, while the three children receive $60,000 per month for their care.

The filing stated of Joe Jackson that, "He does not have a regular or steady source of income, and he was dependent upon the money provided by his son, Michael Jackson, through his wife, Katherine Jackson, for his support." Howard Weitzman, one of the attorneys for the administrators of Jackson’s will, noted, "It was quite surprising to learn of the request. Mr. Jackson’s petition will be considered as are all requests for money from Michael’s estate." Among statements by Joe Jackson noting his monthly expenses, he has included $2,500 per month to eat out, $1,000 on entertainment, $2,000 on air travel and $3,000 on hotels.