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<< Previous   of   Next >> (click to enlarge) Pop star Michael Jackson is shown in May in Los Angeles during rehearsals for his planned July concert in London. (click to enlarge) Katherine Jackson, with son Michael Jackson in the background.   ADVERTISEMENT   Latest developments Michael Jackson's father, Joe, said planning for the pop star's funeral is awaiting results of a second autopsy, which the family is paying for and which he said was under way. He denied rumors that the pop star would be buried at his Neverland ranch. Michael Jackson finished an elaborate video production two weeks before he died, it was learned Monday, and post-production work is expected to be finished by July 15. An attorney for Jackson's doctor said Tuesday that it took up to a half-hour for paramedics to be called after the singer collapsed partly because Jackson's room in the rented mansion didn't have a telephone and because Dr. Conrad Murray didn't know Jackson's street address to give to emergency crews. Associated Press   CONTACT THE HERALD Do you have a news tip? newstips@heraldnet.com | 425.339.3400   Published: Tuesday, June 30, 2009 Jackson's family taking charge of his affairs Custody of the pop star's three children goes temporarily to his mother. Jackson may have died without a will. Associated Press LOS ANGELES -- Michael Jackson's family moved quickly Monday to take control of his complicated personal and financial affairs, winning temporary custody of his three children and asking a judge to name Jackson's mother as administrator of his estate. In documents filed in Superior Court, Jackson's parents said they believe their 50-year-old son died without a valid will. They also made it clear they believe they should take charge of both his debt-ridden but potentially lucrative financial empire and act as permanent caretakers of his three children. Judge Mitchell Beckloff granted 79-year-old Katherine Jackson temporary guardianship of the children. The judge also granted Katherine Jackson limited control over some property in Michael Jackson's estate after she expressed concerns about the control of his business deals and bank accounts. The order does not provide control of any money in the estate. Beckloff scheduled a hearing for July 6 and another for Aug. 3 to consider those issues and whether Katherine Jackson should be appointed the children's permanent guardian. When Jackson died Thursday, he left behind a 12-year-old son and 11-year-old daughter by his ex-wife Deborah Rowe, as well as a 7-year-old son born to a surrogate mother. The Jackson family said the children -- Michael Joseph Jackson Jr. (known as Prince Michael), Paris Michael Katherine Jackson and Prince Michael II -- are living at the Jackson family compound in Los Angeles' San Fernando Valley. Family patriarch Joe Jackson, 79, said at a news conference that the children were enjoying playing with other kids -- something they do not normally do. The documents state that although Rowe is the mother of the two older children, her whereabouts are unknown. The document simply listed "none" for the mother of the youngest child, Prince Michael II. The Jacksons say they have not heard from Rowe since their son's death. Rowe's attorney, Marta Almli, did not respond to an e-mail message seeking comment Monday. She previously said, "Ms. Rowe's only thoughts at this time have been regarding the devastating loss Michael's family has suffered." READER COMMENTS Be the first to comment. You must be a registered user and verify your e-mail address to post comments to blogs or articles on HeraldNet. To register, click here. To read other terms and conditions, click here. Log out

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