Paris Jackson is seeking $600 million from Michael Jackson’s estate. Discover how much she receives, how she lives and why she still does not control her inheritance.
Seventeen years after Michael Jackson‘s death, the dispute over his multimillion-dollar estate continues. His 28-year-old daughter, Paris Jackson, has asked a Los Angeles court to order the transfer of $600 million (approximately €536 million) into the family trust established by the singer for her and her brothers, Prince and Bigi Jackson.
According to court documents filed on 29 October, the artist’s estate held approximately $850 million in cash and cash equivalents at the end of 2024. Paris believes that part of this amount should already be under the management of the trust established for his children.
How Much Money Does Paris Jackson Receive and What Is Her Lifestyle Like?
Although she does not yet have direct control over her inheritance, Paris Jackson has been receiving substantial financial support from her father’s estate for years. According to court documents reported by TMZ, she received approximately $6.3 million in benefits during 2024, covering taxes, legal expenses, travel and other personal needs. In 2021, the allocations exceeded $3.2 million, including payments towards a property with a monthly rent of around $18,500.
The estate’s executors also claim that Paris has received approximately $65 million in cumulative benefits since Michael Jackson’s death, a figure disputed by her representatives. However, these amounts do not represent regular dividends or a final distribution of her inheritance: they include direct payments and expenses covered on her behalf.
Paris currently lives in Los Angeles, where she is pursuing her own career as a singer, actress and model. She collaborates with fashion brands and has appeared in international campaigns and events. In interviews with Elle and Vogue, she has spoken about a lifestyle centred on music, her animals and her close circle, far removed from the extravagant luxury associated with her childhood.
Why Does Paris Jackson Still Not Control Her Father’s Fortune?
Michael Jackson stipulated that his children would begin receiving income from the trust at the age of 21, while the principal would be distributed gradually at the ages of 30, 35 and 40. According to Paris, the problem is that the trust has still not received the assets originally intended for it. Estate executor John Branca maintains that ongoing tax disputes with the US Internal Revenue Service are preventing the transfers from being completed.
Paris has also challenged $109.2 million in compensation requested for the 2023 and 2024 financial years. For now, the estate’s administrators deny improperly withholding funds and maintain that more than $200 million has already been distributed or allocated for the benefit of the heirs.
The next court hearing is scheduled for 4 December 2026. The court will examine whether part of the estate should be transferred into the family trust, a decision that could change how Michael Jackson’s fortune is managed.
