Paris Jackson presented a picture of casual ease this week in Los Angeles, even as she remains embroiled in a heated legal confrontation with the executors overseeing her late father Michael Jackson's vast estate. The 27-year-old musician was photographed on Wednesday running errands in her hometown, accompanied by her cherished dog, Malachai, whom she adopted last year.
A Casual Day Out in Los Angeles
For her low-key day in the city, Paris opted for a relaxed ensemble of cutoff denim shorts and cowboy boots, paired with a loose-fitting brown T-shirt. Her signature bleach blonde hair was visible beneath a brown baseball cap, and she adorned her wrists with an assortment of beaded bracelets while layering chain necklaces. The scene was one of simple contentment as she and her small pup walked side-by-side down a sidewalk, exiting a store with a large shopping bag in one hand and a studded brown leather purse slung over her shoulder.
Recent Glamorous Appearance Contrasts with Legal Strains
This everyday outing follows a strikingly different public appearance Paris made just under two weeks prior. On January 15, she attended the exclusive Bulgari Eternal Vimini Rooftop Party in Hollywood, turning heads in a chic, draped brown mini-dress that showcased her legs, complemented by glamorous gold open-toe heels. The A-list event also saw attendance from stars like Maude Apatow of Euphoria and Rudy Pankow and Jonathan Daviss from Outer Banks.
However, the glamour of that evening stands in stark contrast to the ongoing legal tensions. In the days leading up to the Bulgari event, a new development surfaced in Paris's protracted dispute with the co-executors of her father's estate, John McClain and John Branca.
The Core of the Legal Dispute
The executors have filed a motion in Los Angeles Superior Court, asserting that they are owed approximately $115,000 in fees directly linked to their legal conflicts with Michael Jackson's daughter. The court filing, obtained by the Daily Mail, includes a detailed audit of expenses the executors believe the estate should cover for their time and services.
Among the specific costs outlined is an anti-SLAPP motion, accounting for $93,924.63 in fees and $1,238.39 in additional legal costs. This motion is connected to a filing Paris made in July 2025, wherein she questioned the executors' management of the late Thriller singer's estate.
Paris Jackson's Allegations and Estate Management Concerns
Paris has been vocal in her criticism, stating that the co-executors' primary focus should be to "serve the beneficiaries' best interests and steadfastly preserve her father's legacy." Her latest legal filing comes after an unsuccessful previous bid to audit the executors' work.
She has raised serious concerns about the estate's financial management. One specific claim points to the co-executors "apparently undertaking no effort to" properly invest $464 million in cash that the estate reportedly had on hand. Her attorneys argue that no moves were made to "make this substantial sum productive" for the estate's financial health.
Furthermore, Paris has expressed frustration over the distribution of estate funds to legal firms. Legal documents indicate that in 2021 alone, ten law firms were awarded more than $4.5 million, a sum that exceeded the distributions to any individual beneficiary that year. She also notes that between 2009 and 2021, the executors were paid a total of $148 million.
Background: Michael Jackson's Death and Legacy
Michael Jackson, the King of Pop, died at age 50 on June 25, 2009, from acute propofol intoxication, a death later ruled a homicide. His personal doctor, Dr. Conrad Murray, was convicted of involuntary manslaughter in 2011 for administering the powerful drug. Jackson's passing triggered a global outpouring of grief and tribute.
His memorial service at the Crypto.com Arena (then Staples Center) on July 7, 2009, was a highly publicised event where a young Paris, then 11, emotionally declared, "I just wanted to say, ever since I was born, daddy has been the best father you could ever imagine - and I just wanted to say I love him so much." She attended alongside her brothers, Prince and Blanket.
Jackson's unparalleled career included 13 Grammy wins from 38 nominations, with accolades like Album of the Year for Thriller and Record of the Year for Beat It. He was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2001 and posthumously received a Lifetime Achievement Award in 2010.
As Paris Jackson navigates her personal life in Los Angeles, the shadow of this complex legal battle over one of music's most legendary estates continues to loom large.
