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<< Previous   of   Next >> (click to enlarge) Associated Press A young fan dances to the music of Michael Jackson during a tribute to the late singer at Harlem's Apollo theater on Tuesday in New York. (click to enlarge) Associated Press A hat, glove and sunglasses similar to those often worn by Michael Jackson sit atop a stool onstage during a tribute to the late singer at Harlem's Apollo theater Tuesday in New York. (click to enlarge) Associated Press Fans sing and dance to the music of Michael Jackson during a tribute to the late singer at Harlem's Apollo theater Tuesday in New York.   ADVERTISEMENT   Related Stories • Jackson's finances: Asset-rich, cash-poor 7/1/09   CONTACT THE HERALD Do you have a news tip? newstips@heraldnet.com | 425.339.3400   Published: Wednesday, July 1, 2009 Jackson will gives mother custody, source says Associated Press LOS ANGELES -- A will for Michael Jackson has surfaced, sources said Tuesday, and apparently gives custody of Jackson's children to his mother. A person with knowledge of Michael Jackson's will said the singer's mother, Katherine, gets custody of the three children, and his assets are to be placed in trust. The person, who spoke on condition of anonymity because he was not authorized to speak on the topic, said the Jackson family and its lawyers are reviewing the document, created in 2002. Earlier Monday, a lawyer for the family confirmed that a will had been found. The word came just a day after the family said in court documents it believed the entertainer had died without a valid will. Meanwhile, Sheriff's Lt. Butch Arnoldi said authorities met Tuesday based on speculation over a possible memorial at Jackson's Neverland ranch, but Jackson's family had yet to reach out to them for assistance. A statement from Santa Barbara County officials said the county "cannot confirm that any such funeral or memorial plans for Michael Jackson will occur here." California Highway Patrol spokesman Rick Quintero said the CHP had not received a request for a motorcade. "They would definitely need to notify us because it's going to impact the motoring public," Quintero said. 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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