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Petition for Letters of Special Administration | Estate of Michael Joseph Jackson aka Michael Jackson | Tamera Bennett - JDSupra
Petition for Letters of Special Administration in the Estate of Michael Joseph Jackson aka Michael Jackson.
DE-111 f ATTORNEY, OR PARTY WITHOUT ATTORNEY (Name, Sae Bar number, and address): FOR COURT USe ONLY Burt Levitch (SBN 92803) -Rosenfeld, Meyer & Susman, LLP 9601 Wilsliire Boulevard, Suite 710 Beverly Hills, California 90210 [Additional counsel listed on Attachment 1] TELEPHONE NO/. (310) 858-7700 FAX NO. (Optional): ^Aca Supeior Court e-mail address fopi/ona/): Joseph Walter Jackson and attorney for fwamo>.-Katherine Esther Jackson JUN29 2009 SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF LOS Angeles STREET ADDRESS: 111 North Hill Street m t* ** ** ^ WfwcOOlH.ww^ mailing address: 111 North Hill Street by. *xii5f city and zip code: Los Angeles 90012 A. branch name: Central Wans ESTATE OF (Name): Michael Joseph Jackson aka Michael Jackson DECEDENT <f PETITION FOR J Probate of Will and for Letters Testamentary CASH nu [ . I Probate of Will and for Letters of Administration with irn 17321 Will Annexed HEARING I Letters of Administration DATE; x | Letters of Special Administration i ! with general powers [.„„] Authorization to Administer Under the Independent DEPT. TIME: Administration of Estates Act L_ J with limited authority 5 1. Publication will be in (specify name of newspaper): Metropolitan News Company a. I. Publication requested. b-[xj Publication to be arranged. Petitioner (name each): Joseph Walter Jackson and Katherine Esther Jackson requests that a. j J decedent's will and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. b. x j (name): Katherine Esther Jackson be appointed (1) I executor (2) L... j administrator with will annexed -OF HEARING (3) ( j administrator T dr tw D-s g^O £{ fh (4) x I special administrator |. .__J with general powers and Letters issue upon qualification. c. |Jx j full limited authority be granted to administer under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. d. (1) |' x"| bond not be required for the reasons stated in item 3d. (2) J $ bond be fixed. The bond will be furnished by an admitted surety insurer or as otherwise provided by law. (Specify reasons in Attachment 2 if the amount is different from the maximum required by Prob. Code, §8482.) (3) [ $ in deposits in a blocked account be allowed. Receipts will be filed. (Specify institution and location): 't -j t• I" I . I 3. a. Decedent died on (date): June 2 5, 200 9 -.; |t$(%$> Los Angeles, California £ ¦* *r-» IIV-"V ¦-r * j !•--¦;/.' (D ¦ x I a resident of the county named above/. , _, & :/™ ""* Jfl * ¦ ¦"» * "• i *j ¦ * *.'. !? '¦:<-J-'i r > 41 -¦¦¦/(2) [... ' 1 a nonresident of California and left at e§t#e jjrj the .county named above located at (spk^. f^ca%n permitting publication in the ne^sp&pe^hdmeii in itfmp):^ ^ " ^ "" :-: :t l^'-i —.1 •.-¦' ¦ ' "i O i'-O '^-¦>! p** ro ^ ^ ti «-.ill -I —J^ 1' '» r. ."."j r-" t b. Street address, city, and county of decedent's residence^ time ofjAe§\$Jspeciy): ;; -m » ¦> 100 North Carolwood Drive, Los Angeles, ib's^Kngeles County, California^00S"7 I--.-^ i" ^ r.'iin "*"*.» Page 1 of Form Ada^|e^ for Mandaory 4 Use Probate Code, §§ Judiial Council of Calif or 8002,10450; na PETITION FOR PROBATE DE-111 [^fy. March 1,2003] (Probate—Decedents Estates) Solutions i'.l^l aHus Document hosted at http://www.jdsupra.com/post/documentViewer.aspx?fid=af099670-7802-4fd8-99c4-b1e42b54de17DE-111 CASE NUMBER; ESTATE OF (Name): Michael Joseph Jackson aka Michael Jackson DECEDENT t tp in U*' 3. c. Character and estimated value of the property of the estate (complete in at! cases): (1) Personal property: $ To be determined (2) Annual gross income from (a) real propety: $ To be determined (b) personal property: $ To be determined (3) Subtotal (add (1) and (2)): $ To be determined (4) Gross fair market value of real property: $ To be determined (5) (Less) Encumbrances: $ (To, be determined) (6) Net value of real property: $ To be determined (7) Total fade? (3) and (6)): $ To be determined d. (1) I j Will waives bond. L_J Special administrator is the named executor, and the will waives bond. (2) | All beneficiaries are adults and have waived bond, and the will does not require a bond. (Affix waiver as Attachment 3d(2).) (3) ! ] All heirs at law are adults and have waived bond. (Affix waiver as Attachment 3d(3).) (4) L . J Sole personal representative is a corporate fiduciary or an exempt government agency, e. (1) l.x j Decedent died intestate. (2) I Copy of decedent's will dated: [ \ codicil dated (specify for each): are affixed as Attachment 3e(2). (include typed copies of handwitten documents and English translations of foreign-language documents.) LI.! The will and all codicils are self-proving (Prob. Code, § 8220). f. Appointment of personal representative (check all applicable boxes): (1) Appointment of executor or administrator with will annexed: (a) [ Proposed executor is named as executor in the will and consents to act. (b) j No executor is named in the will. (c) J Proposed personal representative is a nominee of a person entitled to Letters. (Affix nomination as Attachment 3f(1)(c).) (d) J Other named executors will not act because of I H death [_ ] declination P.. J other reasons (specify): L I Continued in Attachment 3f(1)(d). (2) Appointment of administrator: (a) S..x.] Petitioner is a person entitled to Letters. (If necessary, explain priority in Attachment 3f(2)(a).) (b) i Petitioner is a nominee of a person entitled to Letters. (Affix nomination as Attachment 3f(2)(b).) (c) x I Petitioner is related to the decedent as (specify): Mother (3) x [ Appointment of special administrator requested. (Specify grounds and requested powers in Attachment 3f(3).) g. Proposed personal representative is a (1) [ x resident of California. (2) nonresident of California (specify permanent address): (3) x | resident of the United States. (4) J nonresident of the United States. O DE-111 [RSJiMach 1.2008] PETITION FOR PROBATE Page2of4 IVi (Probate—Decedents Estates) VM|r,«l Document hosted at http://www.jdsupra.com/post/documentViewer.aspx?fid=af099670-7802-4fd8-99c4-b1e42b54de17DE-111 CASE NUMBER: estate of (Name): Michael Joseph Jackson aka Michael Jackson DECEDENT U732-' ¦Vw 4. [ | Decedent's will does not preclude administration of this estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. 5. a. Decedent is survived by (check items (1) or (2), and (3) or (4), and (5) or (6), and (7) or (8)) (1) !"' spouse. (2) Lxj no spouse as follows; (a) x.l divorced or never married. (b) [.__'] spouse deceased. (3) L I registered domestic partner. (4) Lk~] no registered domestic partner. (See Fam. Code, § 2§7.5(c); Prob. Code, §§ 37(b), 6401 (cl and 6402.) (5) |. .x I child as follows: (a) [.x J natural or adopted. (b) I natural adopted by a third paty. (6) ["""I no child. (7) [ j issue of a predeceased child. (8) I x ] no issue of a predeceased child. b. Decedent [ ] was | xj was not survived by a stepchild or foster child or children who would have been adopted by decedent but for a legal barrier. (See Prob. Code, § 6454.) 6. (Complete if decedent was survived by (1) a spouse or registered domestic partner but no issue (only a orb apply), or (2) no spouse, registered domestic partner, or issue, (Check the first box that applies): a. [ | Decedent was survived by a parent or parents who are listed in item 8. b. L..LI Decedent was survived by issue of deceased parents, all of whom are listed in item 8. c. i _ J Decedent was survived by a grandparent or grandparents who are listed in item 8. d. L _L Decedent was survived by issue of grandparents, all of whom are listed in item 8. e. Decedent was survived by issue of a predeceased spouse, all of whom are listed in item 8. f. L_ J Decedent was survived by next of kin, all of whom are listed in item 8. g. [ Decedent was survived by parents of a predeceased spouse or issue of those parents, if both are predeceased, all of whom are listed in item 8. h. j Decedent was survived by no known next of kin. 7. (Complete only if no spouse or issue survived decedent) a. Decedent had no predeceased spouse. b. Decedent had a predeceased spouse who (1) LLI died not more than 15 years before decedent and who owned an interest in real property that passed to decedent, (2) [..._..] died not more than five years before decedent and who owned personal property valued at $10,000 or more that passed to decedent, (If you checked (1) or (2), check only the first box that applies): (a) L.I Decedent was survived by issue of a predeceased spouse, all of whom are listed in item 8. (b) [. ] Decedent was survived by a parent or parents of the predeceased spouse who are listed in item 8. (c) j Decedent was survived by issue of a parent of the predeceased spouse, ail of whom are listed in item 8. (d) I ! Decedent was survived by next of kin of the decedent, all of whom are listed in item 8. (e) [ j Decedent was survived by next of kin of the predeceased spouse, all of whom are listed in item 8. (3) '. "] neither (1) nor (2) apply. 8. Listed on the next page are the names, relationships to decedent, ages, and addresses, so far as known to or reasonably ascetainable by petitioner, of (1) all persons mentioned in decedents will or any codicil, whether living or deceased; (2) all persons named or checked in items 2, 5, 6t and 7; and (3) all beneficiaries of a trust named In decedent's will or any codicil in which the trustee and personal representative are the same person. pen [Keitfch 1, 20081 PETITION FOR PROBATE Pd0e3of4 (Probate—Decedents Estates) lltil1 Document hosted at http://www.jdsupra.com/post/documentViewer.aspx?fid=af099670-7802-4fd8-99c4-b1e42b54de17DE-111 ESTATE OF (Wame): Michael Joseph Jackson aka Michael Jackson ca*enum8ER: DECEOENT B. Name and relationship to decedent Age Address Joseph Walter Jackson, father Adult 4641 Hayvenhurst Avenue Encino, California 91436 Katherine Esther Jackson, mother Adult 4641 Hayvenhurst Avenue Encino, California 91436 Michael Prince Jackson, son 12 4641 Hayvenhurst Avenue Encino, California 91436 Paris Katherine Michael Jackson, 11 4641 Hayvenhurst Avenue daughter Encino, California 91436 Prince Michael Jackson II, aon 7 4641 Hayvenhurst Avenue Encino, California 91436 Continued on Attachment 8. 9. Number of pages attached: Date: June 28, 2009 5 Burt Levitch ? (TYPE OR PRINT NAME OF ATORNEY) (SIGNATURE OF ATTORNEY^ * (Sfgnaoroe of oil poiKtorwni ore aao required AS poWarwra must alga but the permon may be verified by any one of (hem (Prob. Code, §§ \<QQ, 1021; Gal. tua of Court, Ms 7.103).) ! declare under penalty of perjury under the Taws of the State of California that the foregoing is true and correct. Date: June 28, 2009 Joseph Walter Jackaon ? (TYPE OR PRINT NAME OF PETITIONER) (SIGNATURE OF PE Katherine Esther Jackson (TYPE OR PRINT NAME OF PEHTtOMcK) SIGNATURE OFPETIT10 1 I Signatures of additional petitioners follow last atachment D£-H1 [Rev. March*, 20O8] PETITION FOR PROBATE Paa»4of4 (Pobate—Decedonts Estates) l\. Document hosted at http://www.jdsupra.com/post/documentViewer.aspx?fid=af099670-7802-4fd8-99c4-b1e42b54de17*l^ f Oa8 O2J atCO 8to 33 CD ooCD ® j'Hi' i. -1 -?¦ r,,,i r"'l'l AM. I Document hosted at http://www.jdsupra.com/post/documentViewer.aspx?fid=af099670-7802-4fd8-99c4-b1e42b54de17Estate of Michael Joseph Jackson aka Michael Jackson, Decedent Petition for Letters of Special Administration Attachment 1 Additional counsel are as follows: L. Londell McMillan {pro hac vice application pending) Dewey & LeBoeuf LLP 1301 Avenue of the Americas New York, New York 10019 (212) 259-8000 Dean Hansell (SBN 93831) John E. Schreiber (SBN 261558) Dewey & LeBoeuf LLP 333 South Grand Avenue Suite 2600 Los Angeles, California 90071 (310) 621-6000 -'Vi \S'*.i UiDi xKill-.'' Document hosted at http://www.jdsupra.com/post/documentViewer.aspx?fid=af099670-7802-4fd8-99c4-b1e42b54de172«o Q. CD T> CD ® i*1-h l' .vV \\V ;v v.. rrVii Document hosted at http://www.jdsupra.com/post/documentViewer.aspx?fid=af099670-7802-4fd8-99c4-b1e42b54de17Estate of Michael Joseph Jackson aka Michael Jackson, Decedent Petition for Letters of Special Administration Attachment 3d. Waiver of bond is requested as follows: Petitioner seeking appointment as Special Administrator is the mother of the decedent. She intends to marshal assets of the decedent for the exclusive use of the decedent's three children -her grandchildren ~ after payment of debts and expenses of administration. The decedent's children are the sole beneficiaries of his estate under California Probate Code Section 6402(a). Public scrutiny of these proceedings makes it virtually impossible for the proposed Special Administrator to do anything inappropriate with estate assets or in any manner harm the estate's beneficiaries or creditors. Given the nature and extent of the decedent's assets, it would be difficult if not impossible to quantify their value at this time, so the calculation of bond would be speculative at best. For these reasons, waiver of bond is respectfully requested. r*,lir. as t;^ S\ Document hosted at http://www.jdsupra.com/post/documentViewer.aspx?fid=af099670-7802-4fd8-99c4-b1e42b54de17Kill K, (-i'nj<jp^t ¦ 4 r ¦ >' 3> O® il<*'*. Mb," xI* V"i, Document hosted at http://www.jdsupra.com/post/documentViewer.aspx?fid=af099670-7802-4fd8-99c4-b1e42b54de17Estate of Michael Joseph Jackson aka Michael Jackson, Decedent Petition for Letters of Special Administration Attachment 3f(2)(a) Proposed Special Administrator has priority as follows: Petitioner Katherine Esther Jackson is the decedent's mother. Since the decedent had no surviving spouse or domestic partner, and his children are minors without a guardian appointed, his parents are first in order of priority of persons entitled to appointment under California Probate Code Section 8461(e). By signing this Petition, both of decedent's parents join in proposing that Katherine Esther Jackson be appointed as Special Administrator of the decedent's estate. v 1*in v.1 Document hosted at http://www.jdsupra.com/post/documentViewer.aspx?fid=af099670-7802-4fd8-99c4-b1e42b54de17^b -1o_j; ¦¦ J IVf t'v -1Xoa¦c « ® ¦.'*!». V*1 dim1 hi-¥.. Document hosted at http://www.jdsupra.com/post/documentViewer.aspx?fid=af099670-7802-4fd8-99c4-b1e42b54de17t Estate of Michael Joseph Jackson aka Michael Jackson, Decedent Petition for Letters of Special Administration Attachment 3f (3) Grounds and requested powers for Special Administrator: Grounds: p ¦ ¦ i i i ii »^p^^» Immediate appointment of a Special Administrator is necessary for the preservation of estate assets. Petitioners are concerned that a variety of people may come forward with what they inaccurately claim to be a will of the decedent. In addition, the decedent's financial life was in transition at the time of his death, and no one individual or entity has a complete overview of his various enterprises. Consolidation of management is needed so that business obligations and opportunities are properly addressed until the appointment of a permanent Administrator can be made. A Special Administrator is needed to (a) take possession of all property of the estate and preserve it from damage, waste and injury, (b) collect and secure income from various substantial sources of such income, (c) defend against suits that may be filed against the estate, especially in view of the possibility of false competing wills, (d) commence legal proceedings to protect the interests of the estate, again, in view of the possible emergence of said competing false wills, (e) attend to pending contracts to which the decedent was a party, (f) continue to meet the decedent's payroll obligations, and (g) make payments due on secured debt. Notice of the request for appointment of a Special Administrator is effectively given with the signing of this Petition by all the affected parties having legal capacity. Requested Powers: All of the grounds for appointment of a Special Administrator described above, except for the last, can be addressed with powers that are automatically conferred upon a Special Administrator pursuant to Probate Code Section 8544(a). With respect to debt, it is requested that the Special Administrator be granted the power under California Probate Code Section 8544(b)(2) to pay interest and principal obligations on secured debt to forestall immediate enforcement and to pay interest as it comes due. i1 Document hosted at http://www.jdsupra.com/post/documentViewer.aspx?fid=af099670-7802-4fd8-99c4-b1e42b54de17CM-015 ATTORNEY OR PARTY WITHOUT ATTORNEY {torm. Sae Bar number, end eddnst): FOR COURT USE ONLY 4 FILED Los Angeles Superior Court FAX NO. (Opional): E-MAIL ADDRESS (Opion*) ATTORNEY FOR (N«tm) JUN % • K*ff6«»?** s*7Hf£-u^c/cso^ 2009 SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF jiHKt; CWei ewtmlw plieefiSet STREET ADDRESS: Ml l*0<* *!.« &**« & MAILING ADDRESS Waits CITY AND ZJP CODEBRANCH NAME J^r/csojJ CASE KAft&c* numb&FT7 7321 DEFENDANT/RESPONDENT: JUDICIAL OFFICER: DEPT.: NOTICE OF RELATED CASE Identity, in chronological order according to date of filing, all oases related to the case referenced above. 1. a. Titie: 6wa^»a^3^><rf M%*U«et J«>*ef ^ .Ja*c*An, J* -©t at. b. Casenumber: &f> MT 31^ c Court: H^l same as above [ | other state or federal court (name and address): d. Department: 5^ e. Case type: ~~1 limited civil C ] unlimited civil probate family law I j other (specify) f. Filing date: Ou<\£ 2.^, %OCF\ g. Has this case been designated or determined as "complex?" \_ ] Yes I.__.! No h. Relationship of this case to the case referenced above (check alt that apply): involves the same parties and is based on the same or similar claims. arises from the same or substantially Identical transactions, incidents, or events requiring the determination of the same or substantially Identical questions of law or fact. involves claims against, title to, possession of, or damages to the same propety. is likely for other reasons to require substantial duplication of Judicial resources if heard by different Judges. Additional explanation Is attached In atachment 1h i. Status of case: \XJ pending dismissed 3 with ] without prejudice I I disposed of by judgment 2. a. Title: b. Case number: p. Court: l" 1 same as above V ir-t 2] other state or federal court (name and address): il. Department: a Pago 1 of 3 Form Appoval] for Opional Use Col. RutB5 cf Cout, rule 3.300 Jufft Coundl of Cdlomla NOTICE OF RELATED CASE CM$T0 (R.9V. July 1. 2007] Ameican LegelNet, Ina www. Fonns Wbtfdaw. com tt Document hosted at http://www.jdsupra.com/post/documentViewer.aspx?fid=af099670-7802-4fd8-99c4-b1e42b54de17CM-015 CASE NUMBER: [_ PLAINTIFF/PETITIONER: DEFENDANTyRESPONDENT: 2. (continued) e. Case type; ? Wod <*» CZJ u«lm\edcM« O *** O ^V'** Q *«™t»*W-' f. Filing date: g, Has this case been designated or determined as "complex?" CZI Yes CZI No h. Relationship of this case to the case referenced above (cfrec* all that apply): | 1 involves the same parties and is based on the same or similar claims. aises rom the same or substantially identical transactions, Incidents, or events requiring iw determination of the same or substantially identical questions of law or fact. involves claims against, title to, possession of, or damages o the same property. pH is li^y for other reasons to require substanial, duplication of Judicial resources if heard by different judges. Additional explanation is attached in atachment 2h I. Status of case: pending | 1 dismissed CZI with CIJ without prejudice disposed of by judgment 3, a. Title: b. Case number: c. Court: \ ZJ\ same as above other state or federal court (name and address): d. Department: e. Case type: I limited civil unlimited civil | ] probate family law other (specify): f. Filing date: g. Has this case been designated or determined as "complex?" C ] Yes CZl No h. Relationship of this case to the case referenced above (check all that apply): involves the same parties and is based on the same or similar claims. arises from the same or substantially identical transactions, incidents, or events requiring the determination of the same or substantially identical questions of law or fact. CZl involves claims against, title to, possession of, or damages to the same property. is likely for other reasons to require substantial duplication of judicial resources if heard by different judges. I \ Additional explanation is attached in attachment 3h i. Status of case: pending dismissed ) with without prejudice disposed of by Judgment 4. Additional related cases are described in Attachment 4. Number of pages attached: Date Juvte t*\% ZCM><\ 6uvt Ue.*/'+«h ? (TYPE OR PRINT NAME OF PARTY OR ATTORNEY] (SIGNATURE OF PARTY OR ATTORNEY) CM-015 [Rev. July 1,2007] NOTICE OF RELATED CASE Page 2 of 3 Document hosted at http://www.jdsupra.com/post/documentViewer.aspx?fid=af099670-7802-4fd8-99c4-b1e42b54de17CM-015 CASE NUMBER; PLAINTIFF/PETITIONER: DEFENDANT/RESPONDENT: Bf uny PROOF OF SERVICE BY FIRST-CLASS MAIL NOTICE OF RELATED CASE (NOTE; You cannot servo the Notice of Related Case if you are a paty In the action. The person who served the notice must complete this proof of service. The notice must be served on alt known parties fn each related action or proceeding.) 1. I am at least 18 years old and not a party to this action. I am a resident of or employed in the county where the mailing took place, and my residence or business address is (specify): 2. I served a copy of the Notice of Related Case by enclosing It In a sealed envelope with first-class postage fully prepaid and (check one): a* I deposited the sealed envelope with the United States Postal Service, DI J placed the seaied envelope for collection and processing for mailing, following this business's usual practices, with which I am readily familiar, On the same day correspondence Is placed for collection and mailing, rt is deposited In the ordinary course of business with the United States Postal Service. 3. The Notice of Related Case was mailed: a. on (date): b. from (city and state): 4. The envelope was addressed and mailed as follows: a. Name of person served: c. Name of person served: Street address: Street address: City: City: State and zip code: State and zip code: b. Name of person served d. Name of person served: Street address: Street address; City: City: State and zip code: State and zip code Names and addresses of additional persons served are attached. (You may use form POS-O30(P).) I declare under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing is true and correct. Date: ? (TYPE Ot PRINT NAME OF DECLARANT) (SIGNATURE OF DECLARANT) ¦ .?HI rri CM-ppej-lW— Ju—ly 1—, 20—07] NOTICE OF RELATED CASE Page 3 of 3 f9 1j <&:MDS % Document hosted at http://www.jdsupra.com/post/documentViewer.aspx?fid=af099670-7802-4fd8-99c4-b1e42b54de17NAME, ADDRESS AND TELEPHONE NUMBER OF ATTOiREYOR PARTY WITHOUT ATTORNEY: STATE BAR NUMBER Reserve** for Clerk's Fie Stamp BURT LEVITCH (SBN 092803) ROSENFELD, MEYER & SUSMAN, LLP 9601 WILSHIRE BOULEVARD, SUITE 710 BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA 90210 [Additional counsel listed on Attachment 1] 108 A"*'es Superior Court attorney for (Name); Joseph Walter Jackson and Katherine Esther Jackson SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES JUN 2 9 2009 courthojseaddress; 111 NORTH HILL STREET *K*i LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA 90012 BV Mater Mof: ICHAEL JOSEPH JACKSON aka MICHAEL JACKSON ATWm !"xDECEDENT L_J CONSERVATEE MINOR -.. _! TRUST/OTHER •CASE PROBATE CASE COVEt SHEET -NUMBER: CERTIFICATE OF GROUNDS FOR ASSIGNMENT TO DISTRICT BPU7321 This form Is required for all new Probate cases filed in the Los Angeles Superior Court. I. Select the corect district (3 steps); 1) Under Column 1 below* check the one type of action which best describes the nature of this case. 2) In Cotumn 2 below, circle the reason for your choice of district that applies to the type of action you have checked. Applicable Reason for Choosing Distict (See Column 2 below) 1. District where one or more of the parties reside. 6. Other: Statutory Authority 2. District where minor/proposed conservatee reside. 7. May be filed in the appropriate district (Local Rule 2.0(c) states 3. District where petitioner resides. speciic circumstances in which this may occur). 4. District where decedent was domiciled. 5. Decedent/Ward/Conservatee was/is not domiciled in California, but held property at date of death/holds property in distict. 3) Fill In the information requested on Section II; complete section III; sign the certificate. TYPE OF ACTION (Cfnck ontyone) APPLICABLE REASONS fSMlluv* Decedent Estates I ] A6210 Petition for Probate of Will -Letters Testamentary 4.,5.,7. } A6211 Petition for Probate of Will -Letters of Administration with will annexed 4..S..7. X J A6212 Petition for Letters of Administration (9,5. ,7. _ j A6213 Petition for Letters of Special Administration 4.,5.,7. J A6214 Petition to Set Aside Small Estate (6602 Prob.Code) 4.,5..7. L ] A6215 Spousal Property Petition 4.,5.,7. L J A6216 Petition for Succession to Property 4.t5.,7-[_ 1 A6217 Summary Probate (7660 Prob.Code) 4.t5..7. L .] A6218 Petition re Real Property of Small Value (13200 Prob.Code) 4.,5.,7. Conservators hi p/Guardrans hip ¦r L_ri 'J.A6230 Petition for Conservatorship of Person and Estate 2.,6..7. 1 *^ ¦ LIU £-lA6231 Petition for Conservatorship of Person only 2.,6.,7. i, JCA6232 Petition for Conservatorship of H slate only 2.,5.,6.,7. -¦¦* 4H» K PROBATE CASE COVER SHEET -CERTIFICATE OF GROUNDS FOR ASSIGNMENT TO DISTRICT PRO 01 i -03 Page 1 of M 2 LA-PR010 #*.. V= :n Document hosted at http://www.jdsupra.com/post/documentViewer.aspx?fid=af099670-7802-4fd8-99c4-b1e42b54de17Short Tio CASE NUMBER; MICHAEL JOSEPH JACKSON aka MICHAEL JACKSON, deceased Sf UT^1 TYPE OF ACTION (Chock only one) APPLICABLE REASONS (Seo above) Co nservatorship/G uardianship [....J A6240 Petition for Guardianship of Person and Estate 2.,6.,7. J A6241 Petition for Guardianship of Person only 2.,6.,7. j A6242 Petition for Guardianship of Estate only 2.,5.,6.,7. Trust /Other Probate Court Matters i_ I A6254 Trust Proceedings 3. ,6, ,7. I j A6260 Petition for Compromise of Minor's Claim -no civil case filed (3500 Prob.Code) 1..2..6..7. A6180 Petition to Establish Fact of Birth, Death or Marriage 1..4..7. A6200 Other Probate Matter (Specify): 6.,7. A6243 Proceeding for particular transaction where spouse lacks legal Capacity 2.,6.,7. LZ] A6233 Capacity determination and health care decision for adult without conservator 2„6.,7-II. Select the appropiate district: Enter the address of the party, decedent's residence, propety, or other circumstance you have circled in column 2 as the proper reason for filing in the district you selected. I REASON: CHECKTHE NUMBER YOU CIRCLED IN -2-WHICH APPLIES IN THIS CASE ADDRESS OF SUBJECT PERSON /FIDUCIARY Di o2 i'...13 lxi 4 l:j5 r~.i s 100 NORTH CAROLWOOD DRIVE CITY: STATE ZIP CODE LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA 90077 LOS ANGELES CALIFORNIA 90077 *. Another case (including Juvenile, Family Law, Adoptions, etc.) has been filed with Los Angeles Superior Court involving the same minor(s) Case number: IV. Certificate of Assignment: The undersigned hereby certifies that the above entitled matter is propety filed for assignment to the CENTRAL __ District of the Los Angeles Superior Court pursuant to the California Probate Code and Rule 2.0 of this court for the reason checked above. I declare under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing is true and correct and this declaration was executed on 6/29/2009 [SIGNATURE OF ATTORNEY/PARTY WITHOUT ATTORNEY) BURT LEVITCH New Probate Case Filing Instructions This form is required so that the court can assign your case to the correct courthouse in the proper district for filing, It satisfies the requirement for a certificate as to reasons for authorizing filing In the courthouse location, as set foth in Los Angeles Superior Court Local Rule 2.0. It must be completed and submitted to the court along with the original Petition in ALL Probate cases filed in any district {Including the Central District) of the Los Angeles County Superior Court. THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS MUST BE COMPLETED AND READY TO BE FILED IN ORDER TO PROPERLY COMMENCE YOUR NEW COURT CASE; 1. Prolate Case Cover Sheet (this form) 2. Original Petition 3. Oth&* documents as required by statute, California Rules of Court, or Rules of this Court. 4. Payment in full of the filing fees or an Order of the Court waiving payment of the filing fees (fee waiver application forms available at the Forms Window). Copies Qpiiriginal documents presented personally to the filing clerk will be conformed and returned to you. if filed b&a//, include a self-addre$sed*stamped~envefope (or return of your conformed copies. 9 s PROBATE CASE COVER SHEET -CERTIFICATE OF GROUNDS FOR ASSIGNMENT TO DISTRICT PRO*)j| -03 Page 2 of 2 1$ Document hosted at http://www.jdsupra.com/post/documentViewer.aspx?fid=af099670-7802-4fd8-99c4-b1e42b54de17LL.P ^rboi uAr*ii?*s. 3^'skTo „ FILED LOS ANOELES SUiK»&ijRT JUN2 9 2009 JOHN A. CLARKE, CLGRK mmWVASQUzPUT¥ CALIFORNIA 8 FOR THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES in The Matter Of fk*, e .4*4 case no.: eP Hi 3 2,/10 aure-2.<?, 2-00 11 <? I «T ^ 12 13 l>f^2>) «f Petition £v 14 £r ^ 15 v 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 'Si1:.1 |*,,L" Document hosted at http://www.jdsupra.com/post/documentViewer.aspx?fid=af099670-7802-4fd8-99c4-b1e42b54de17Estate of Michael Joseph Jackson aka Michael Jackson, Decedent BP117321 Petition for Letters of Special Administration Supplement to Attachment 3f (3) Additional grounds for appointment of Special Administrator; Several compelling reasons exist for the immediate appointment of a Special Administrator in this matter: 1. Numerous bank accounts exist that are in control of third parties, some of which accounts were used to pay expenses of the decedent's parents' home. As the ability to continue to maintain such home now is more important than ever for the benefit of the decedent's children (as well as for the decedent's parents), it is crucial that a Special Administrator be appointed immediately to marshal these bank accounts. 2. The decedent was a joint venture stakeholder in the Sony-ATV Music Publishing Catalog, an extensive music catalog of tremendous value including works of the Beatles and other prominent songwriters. Communications are open with the principals involved, yet no one is appointed to speak on behalf of the decedent's very substantial interest in this most important asset of the estate. The remaining principal may immediately seek to assert rights and remedies under the terms of the joint venture agreement that would cause irreparable harm or irreversible loss. A Special Administrator is needed to be named immediately and placed in position to address such issues. 3. Control needs to be asserted by a Special Administrator over tangible personal property currently in the physical possession of a third party. Representatives of the decedent previously had sought to have certain memorabilia of the decedent sold at auction. The auction was canceled by the decedent, but a former representative of the decedent still has possession of these items even though there is no authority for retention of the items. Without a Special Administrator to secure the property, the chances of such valuable property disappearing or being wrongfully exploited are high. 4. Various business documents and other purported documents of the decedent are under the control of third parties, and their release could work to the detriment of the estate. A Special Administrator needs to quickly marshal and preserve such paperwork along with the other assets of the estate, thereby r*'V Document hosted at http://www.jdsupra.com/post/documentViewer.aspx?fid=af099670-7802-4fd8-99c4-b1e42b54de17administration of the estate both now and after a permanent Administrator is appointed. 5. We understand that at least one individual is suggesting that he has authority to act on behalf of the decedent because he is in possession of a power of attorney granted to him by decedent. While, of course, any such power of attorney would have expired with the decedent, no one presently is in a legal position to refute such contentions regarding a power of attorney or any other claim to representation of the decedent's interests. One of the concerns is that anyone presented with a power of attorney might not know that it had expired upon the decedents death. 6. One or more individuals have claimed in the press that they have or may have a will of the decedent, yet no such documentation has been presented to the family although the family has requested a copy of any such paperwork. Likewise, no such document has been offered up to the press or lodged with this court. It is possible that the court will have to review many wills and evaluate the competing claims of the presenters of such wills. While the result of such review might be that someone other that Petitioner Katherine Esther Jackson would be appointed as the permanent personal representative of the decedent's estate, it is clear that someone with legal authority needs to be in place now to properly protect the estate's interests, especially in view of the possibly protracted process of examining the competing wills and claims thereon. Furthermore, in this regard, co-counsel L. Londell McMillan is in constant, in person contact with the decedent's family including both Petitioners, and the family confirms that (a) no will or other estate planning document has surfaced to their knowledge and (b) they very much want Mr. McMillan to represent and protect the decedents interests to the greatest possible extent. A possible competing interest is a purported claim of an attorney who long ago was dismissed from the decedent's group of advisors and about whom the decedent stated that he never wanted the attorney to have anything further to do with his affairs. For the foregoing reasons, the appointment of a Special Administrator now, rather than a week from now, is strongly indicated. Burt Levitch, Counsel for Petitioners %. i i»ii* Document hosted at http://www.jdsupra.com/post/documentViewer.aspx?fid=af099670-7802-4fd8-99c4-b1e42b54de17DE-140 ATTORNEY OR PARTY WITHOUT ATTORNEY (Name, sefe bar number, end address); TELEPHONE AND FAX NOS.: FOR COURT USE ONLY (310) 858-7700 Burt Levitch (SBN 092803) Rosenfeld, Meyer & Susman, LLP 9601 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 710' 7 Beverly Hills, California 90210 [Additional counsel listed on Attachment 1] attorney for (Name). Katherine Esther Jackson SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES STREET ADDRESS: 111 NORTH HILL STREET JUM 2 9 MAILING ADDRESS 111 NORTH HILL STREET JOHN A. CLAtWE, CLERK CITY ANO ZIP CODE LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA 90012 BRAN CM NAM£ CENTRAL DISTRICT BVCLGtES, DEPUTY ESTATE OF (Name): Estate of Michael Joseph Jackson aka Michael Jackson ^_^^_^_ DECEDENT ORDER FOR PROBATE CASE NUMBER: ORDER Executor APPOINTING [ ; j Administrator with Will Annexed 11. j Administrator l_Xj Special Administrator W1V/321 Order Authorizing Independent Administration of Estate C.-L with full authority j 1with limited authority WARNING: THIS APPOINTMENT IS NOT EFFECTIVE UNTIL LETTERS HAVE ISSUED. 1. Dae of hearing: 6/29/2009 Time: 8:30 a.m. DeptVRoom: 258 Judge: THE COURT FINDS 2. a. AJI notices required by law have been given. b. Decedent died on (date): June 2 5, 2009 (1) L-Xj a resident of the California county named above. (2) L...J a nonresident of California and let an estate in the county named above. c. Decedent died (1) LxH intestate (2) ? testate and decedent's will dated: and each codicil dated: was admitted to probate by Minue Order on (date): THE COURT ORDERS 3. (Name): Katherine Esther Jackson is appointed personal representative: a. [ executor of the decedent's will d. Cx3 special administrator b. ^l administrator with will annexed (1) L...-J with general powers c. ] administrator (2) f~X~l with special powers as specified in Attachment 3d(2) ((34)) OpI lweittheorust nwotiilcl ee oxf pheiraeri nogn (date): "~f «* and letters shall issue on qualification. /(pj OHo 4-a. [__ j Full Authority is granted to administer the estate under the independent Administration of Estates Act. b. I _ j Limited authority is granted to administer the estate under the independent Administration of Estates Act (there is no authority, without court supervision, to (1) sell or exchange real propety or (2) grant an option to purchase real property or (3) borrow money with the loan secured by an encumbrance upon real property). 5. a. J Bond is not required. b. [^*l Bond is ixed at: $ fyX) |) ; 0~tTD ""*"* to be furnished by an authorized surety company or as otherwise provided by law. c. Deposits of: $ are ordered to be placed in a blocked account at (specify institution and location): and receipts shall be fifed. No withdrawals shall be made without a court order. ( J Additional orders in Attachment 5c. d. f^p The personal representative is not authorized to take possession of money or any other property without a specific court order 6. L.~] (Name): is appointed probate referee. &6(VLfX&^ **J£ ^UKatv Date; June 29, 200 9 JUDGE OF THE SUPERIOR COURT 7, Numbeijjpf pages attached: 2 mSIGNATURE FOLLOWS For'"m AppeLn'Jd by I¦¦he » LAST ATTACHMENT ORDER FOR PROBATE Probate Code. §§ 8006. 6400 Judicial Countijl^i Calionia DE-140 [Rev. Jllwky 1, 1998] Sons Mandatory 1^1/1/2000) us Document hosted at http://www.jdsupra.com/post/documentViewer.aspx?fid=af099670-7802-4fd8-99c4-b1e42b54de17Document hosted at http://www.jdsupra.com/post/documentViewer.aspx?fid=af099670-7802-4fd8-99c4-b1e42b54de17I Estate of Michael Joseph Jackson aka Michael Jackson, Decedent Order Appointing Special Administrator Attachment 1 Additional counsel are as follows: L. LondeU McMillan {pro hue vice application pending) Dewey & LeBoeuf LLP 1301 Avenue of the Americas New York, New York 10019 (212) 259-8000 Dean Hansel! (SBN 93831) John E. Schreiber (SBN 261558) Dewey & LeBoeuf LLP 333 South Grand Avenue Suite 2600 Los Angeles, California 90071 (310) 621-6000 V'"--! Mm' rill". Document hosted at http://www.jdsupra.com/post/documentViewer.aspx?fid=af099670-7802-4fd8-99c4-b1e42b54de17'ill!*'1 ¦t.V.ll '¦Mf'is I'v\ Document hosted at http://www.jdsupra.com/post/documentViewer.aspx?fid=af099670-7802-4fd8-99c4-b1e42b54de17Estate of Michael Joseph Jackson aka Michael Jackson, Decedent Order Appointing Special Administrator Attachment 3d(2) Special power granted to Special Administrator: loiud lie ally conferred upon a bp€cM— Admmirtrator-pursuarit he power is~ggaeted-under— Lnerest-as-itGomas-duer CcrvVccV *\ojy po^&svo^ c£ cxihfApariY v cur***marsV^ and Secu^ sajch a*** 1 e^r-ac^ "'^-( ,>^f.*" .*"' -.*»k*^***. .^' ^-" • 2$ ^Jl/W^Au s ^ftJUsjisc/Gjv-\A TCHELL L ggCKLGFf vi-D W Document hosted at http://www.jdsupra.com/post/documentViewer.aspx?fid=af099670-7802-4fd8-99c4-b1e42b54de17JDEJ11 ATTORNEY OR PARTY WITHOUT ATTORN EY (Name, Said Bar nvmbor, end eck/rsw): FOR COURT USE ONLY Burt Levitch (SBN 92803) -Rosenfeld, Meyer & Susman, LLP 9601 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 710 Beverly Hills, California 90210 [Additional counsel listed on Attachment 1] FILED TELEPHONE NO.: (310) 858-7700 FAX NO. (Optional}: Los Angeles Superior E-MAiLAODREss(o^/ia//Joseph Walter Jackson and Court i ATTORNeYfORfMgmej.'Katherine Esther Jackson JUN29Z009 SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF Lo S Ange 1 e S street address: 111 North Hill Street John A Clarke Uxeciuive wailing OlVicerCl^k address; 111 North Hill Street ly, (3$% city and zip cooe: Los Angeles 90012 branch name: Central ESTATE OF (Name): Michael Joseph Jackson aka Michael Jackson DECEDENT PETITION FOR [ ] Probate of Will and for Leters Testamentary 1 Probate of Will and for Letters of Administration with CASE"Wl 17321 Will Annexed HEARING DATE/7 |..x. ! Letters of Administration [ j Letters of Special Administration L ! with general powers 6 w$ ! 1 Authorization to Administer Under the Independent DEPT.: Administration of Estates Act LI with limited authority S"T '• <D 1. Publication will be in (specify name of newspaper): Metropolitan News Company a, !_ Publication requested. b. L~x J Publication to be arranged. 2. Petitioner (name each): Joseph Walter Jackson and Katherine Esther Jackson requests that a. decedent's will and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. b. x (name): Katherine Esther Jackson be appointed (1) I ] executor (2) [ administrator with will annexed (3) Lxj administrator (4) [.. special administrator [ ] with general powers and Letters issue upon qualiication. c, full .J limited authority be granted to administer under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. d. (1) X bond not be required for the reasons stated in item 3d. (2) L 1 $ bond be fixed. The bond will be furnished by an admitted surety insurer or as otherwise provided by law. (Specify reasons in Attachment 2 if the amount is different from the maximum required by Prob, Code, § B482.) (3) f._ 1$ in deposits in a blocked account be allowed. Receipts will be filed. (Specify institution and location): i'-..'i -*-:~* v K: i ;¦;* ¦-* *¦-«*¦ >¦¦--: 4' H, 3. a. Decedent died on (dae): June 25, 2009 b\ (place): Los Angeles, Calif ornilaj j| ^ r'4 d) LkJ a resident of the county named above. !'«. lA" >:v -¦.-,-. \' <2) r 1 a nonresident of California and let an estate in the county named above located at (spfciy t^afipn permiting publication in the newspaper named in item 1); *¦ » *J :> C"H i>> <'i ^:. r.-.i ;v> t"*-.i •A t-i. b. UStreet address, city, and county of decedent's residence at time of death (specify): ¦k K^V -1 i .t100 North Carolwood Drive, Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California^ 90a$7 + '-L, ' iH Page 1 ot Form AM*ted for Mandatory & Use PETITION FOR PROBATE Probate Code, §§ Judic|$FiCouricil or 8002,10450; DCEa-llilfQon?ieav. March 1, 2008] (Probate—Decedents Estates) Solutions' ^9 ^Hus Document hosted at http://www.jdsupra.com/post/documentViewer.aspx?fid=af099670-7802-4fd8-99c4-b1e42b54de17DE-111 CASE NUMBER: ESTATE OF (Name): Michael Joseph Jackson aka Michael Jackson DECEDENT t spinal 3. c. Character and estimated value of the propety of the estate (complete in all cases): (1) Personal property: $ To be determined (2) Annual gross income from (a) real property: $ To be determined (b) personal property: $ To be determined. (3) Subtotal (add (1) and (2)): $ To be determined (4) Gross fair market value of real property; $ To be determined (5) (Less) Encumbrances: $ (To be determined) (6) Net value of real property: $ To be determined (7) Total (add (3) and (6)): $ To be determined d. (1) J Will waives bond, H... ..1 Special administrator is the named executor, and the will waives bond. (2) E~J AN beneficiaries are adults and have waived bond, and the will does not require a bond. (Affix waiver as Attachment 3d(2).) (3) I..." All heirs at law are adults and have waived bond. (Affix waiver as Attachment 3d(3).) (4) [ . J Sole personal representative is a corporate fiduciary or an exempt government agency. e. (1) CxJ Decedent died intestate. (2) L..I Copy of decedent's will dated: I ,'. .] codicil dated (specify for each): are affixed as Attachment 3e(2). (Include typed copies of handwritten documents and English translations of foreign-language documents.) [ '] The will and all codicils are self-proving (Prob. Code, § 8220). f. Appointment of personal representative (check all applicable boxes): (1) Appointment of executor or administrator with will annexed: (a) I J Proposed executor is named as executor in the will and consents to act. (b) L_J No executor is named in the will. (c) [ | Proposed personal representative is a nominee of a person entitled to Letters, (Affix nomination as Attachment 3f(1)(c).) (d) | Other named executors will not act because of [~ I death C_~3] declination other reasons (specify): Continued in Attachment 3f(1)(d). (2) Appointment of administrator: (a) I x J Petitioner is a person entitled to Letters. (If necessary, explain priority in Attachment 3f(2)(a).) (b) [ I Petitioner is a nominee of a person entitled to Letters. (Affix nomination as Attachment 3f(2)(b).) (c) L.x ] Petitioner is related to the decedent as (specify): Mother (3) L. J Appointment of special administrator requested. (Specify grounds and requested powers in Attachment 3f(3).) g. Proposed personal representative is a (1) l.x ! resident of California. (2) I nonresident of California (specify permanent address): £(3) LxJ resident of the United States. f(4) [.,_.! nonresident of the United States. i lj NHIih MitH DE-1111HbU. March 1,2008] PETITION FOR PROBATE Pa9°2 « :O0 (Probate—Decedents Estates) 4 \ Document hosted at http://www.jdsupra.com/post/documentViewer.aspx?fid=af099670-7802-4fd8-99c4-b1e42b54de17DE-111 CASE NUMBER: estate OF (Name): Michael Joseph Jackson aka Michael Jackson DECEDENT WWW 4. L-.] Decedent's will does not preclude administration of this estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. 5. a. Decedent is survived by (check items (1) or (2), and (3) or (4), and (5) or (6), and (7) or (8)) (1) r~TTj spouse. (2) x ! no spouse as follows: (a) LxJ divorced or never married. (b) I., . J spouse deceased. (3) [ registered domestic partner. (4) ixl no registered domestic partner. fSee Fam. Code, § 2Q7.5(c); Prob. Code, §§ 37(b), 6401(c), and 6402.) (5) LxJ child as follows: (a) [x I natural or adopted. (b) [' natural adopted by a third party. (6) ? no child. (7) U". I issue of a predeceased child. (6) F.x J no issue of a predeceased child. b. Decedent | "3 was C.x"J was not survived by a stepchild or foster child or children who would have been adopted by decedent but for a legal barrier. (See Prob. Code, § 6454.) 6. (Complete if decedent was survived by (1) a spouse or registered domestic partner but no issue (only a orb apply), or (2) no spouse, registered domestic partner, or issue. (Check the first box that applies): a. ["_ I Decedent was survived by a parent or parents who are listed in item 8. b. I j Decedent was survived by issue of deceased parents, all of whom are listed in item 8. C. | "I Decedent was survived by a grandparent or grandparents who are listed in item 8. d. [""..'] Decedent was survived by issue of grandparents, all of whom are listed in item 8, e. I" ..,"] Decedent was survived by issue of a predeceased spouse, ah of whom are listed in item 8. f. J Decedent was survived by next of kin, all of whom are listed in item 8. g. (. | Decedent was survived by parents of a predeceased spouse or issue of those parents, if both are predeceased, all of whom are listed in item 8. h. [_ | Decedent was survived by no known next of kin, 7. (Complete only if no spouse or issue survived decedent) a. |" Decedent had no predeceased spouse. b. j" | Decedent had a predeceased spouse who (1) I I died not more than 15 years before decedent and who owned an interest in real property that passed to decedent, (2) I died not more than five years before decedent and who owned personal property valued at $10,000 or more that passed to decedent, (If you checked (1) or (2), check only the first box that applies): (a) L..J Decedent was survived by issue of a predeceased spouse, all of whom are listed in item 8. (b) [. Decedent was survived by a parent or parents of the predeceased spouse who are listed in item 8. (c) L._...] Decedent was survived by issue of a parent of the predeceased spouse, all of whom are listed in item 8. (d) [ J Decedent was survived by next of kin of the decedent, all of whom are listed in item 8. (e) r. 3 Decedent was survived by next of kin of the predeceased spouse, all of whom are listed in item 8. (3) ? neither(1)nor(2)apply. .r •i 8. Lifted on the next page are the names, relationships to decedent, ages, and addresses, so far as known to or reasonably a|certainable by petitioner, of (1) all persons mentioned in decedent's will or any codicil, whether living or deceased; (2) all persons h^med or checked in items 2, 5, 6, and 7; and (3) all beneficiaries of a trust named in decedent's will or any codicil in which the trMee and personal representative are the same person. DC"111 ill '' 200&l PETITION FOR PROBATE *»*«* M (Probate—Decedents Estates) V" Document hosted at http://www.jdsupra.com/post/documentViewer.aspx?fid=af099670-7802-4fd8-99c4-b1e42b54de17DE-111 CASE NUMBER: estate of (Name): Michael Joseph Jackson aka Michael Jackson DECEDENT P>f WlY^ 8. terjia and relaionship to de Address Joseph Walter Jackson, father Adult 4641 Hayvenhurst Avenue Encino, California 91436 Katherine Esther Jackson, mother Adult 4641 Hayvenhurst Avenue Encino, California 91436 Michael Prince Jackson, son 12 4641 Hayvenhurst Avenue Encino, California 91436 Paris Katherine Michael Jackson, 11 4641 Hayvenhurst Avenue daughter Encino, California 91436 prince Michael Jackson II, son 4641 Hayvenhurst Avenue Encino, California 91436 [~3 Continued on Attachment B. 9. Number of pages attached: Date: June 28, 2009 •> Burt Levitch I (TYPE OR PRINT MAE OF ATTORNEY > NATURR OF ATTORNEY)* '(SJputuea of all petHorw* we also required, Al petfonea must alga but the peiion may be veified by any one of (hem (Prob. Code, §§ 1020,1Q21; eel. Rules of Court, rufe 7-103).) I declare under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of Caliornia that the foregoing is true and correct. Dae;June 28, 2009 Joseph Walter Jackson (TYPE OR PRINT NAME OF PETITIONER) TURT0F PETITiOKER Ietherin £ a ck (TYPE OR PRINT NAME OF PETITIONER) REOFP 33 Signatures of additional petitioners follow last attachment m111 (Rev. Mach I, 2006) PETITION FOR PROBATE Page 4 of 4 (Probate—Decedents Estates) mi t At I \, SO PADocument hosted at http://www.jdsupra.com/post/documentViewer.aspx?fid=af099670-7802-4fd8-99c4-b1e42b54de17I. a <0 (Ao0) *W5T 00 5" otK> 2O*o 9 © gihiit. v & t»", Umi h /eW. I Document hosted at http://www.jdsupra.com/post/documentViewer.aspx?fid=af099670-7802-4fd8-99c4-b1e42b54de17Estate of Michael Joseph Jackson aka Michael Jackson, Decedent Petition for Letters of Administraion Attachment! Additional counsel are as follows; L. Londell McMillan (pro hue vice application pending) Dewey & LeBoeuf LLP 1301 Avenue of the Americas New York, New York 10019 (212) 259-8000 Dean Hansell (SBN 93831) John E. Schreiber (SBN 261558) Dewey & LeBoeuf LLP 333 South Grand Avenue Suite 2600 Los Angeles, California 90071 (310) 621-6000 * a" <s rV!l •CM Document hosted at http://www.jdsupra.com/post/documentViewer.aspx?fid=af099670-7802-4fd8-99c4-b1e42b54de17•Ia., 38 OEL IX <d >< R* t)3O*oV IS rb *-* oCD a01 "D 0 Document hosted at http://www.jdsupra.com/post/documentViewer.aspx?fid=af099670-7802-4fd8-99c4-b1e42b54de17Estate of Michael Joseph Jackson aka Michael Jackson, Decedent Petition for Letters of Administration Attachment 3d. Waiver of bond is requested as follows: Petitioner seeking appointment as Administrator is the mother of the decedent. She intends to marshal assets of the decedent for the exclusive use of the decedent's three children -her grandchildren -after payment of debts and expenses of administration. The decedent's children are the sole beneficiaries of his estate under California Probate Code Section 6402(a). Public scrutiny of these proceedings makes it virtually impossible for the proposed Administrator to do anything inappropriate with estate assets or in any manner harm the estate's beneficiaries or creditors. Given the nature and extent of the decedent's assets, it would be difficult if not impossible to quantify their value at this time, so the calculation of bond would be speculative at best. For these reasons, waiver of bond is respectfully requested. 7'i in Document hosted at http://www.jdsupra.com/post/documentViewer.aspx?fid=af099670-7802-4fd8-99c4-b1e42b54de17flw> Document hosted at http://www.jdsupra.com/post/documentViewer.aspx?fid=af099670-7802-4fd8-99c4-b1e42b54de17• Estate of Michael Joseph Jackson aka Michael Jackson, Decedent Petition for Letters of Administration Attachment 3f(2)(a) Proposed Administrator has priority as follows: Petitioner Katherine Esther Jackson is the decedent's mother. Since the decedent had no surviving spouse or domestic partner, and his children are minors, his parents are first in order of priority of persons entitled to appointment under California Probate Code Section 8461(e). By signing this Petition, both of decedent's parents join in proposing that Katherine Esther Jackson be appointed as Administrator of the decedent's estate. 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