Estate Statements

From the Estate:

“Press reports on TMZ and other media sites regarding the settlement terms between the Michael Jackson Estate and the Heal the World defendants are wrong. The Estate is taking back the Heal the World Foundation and all of the Michael Jackson trademarks it allegedly owned. The Michael Jackson Estate owns the Heal the World name, and neither Melissa Johnson nor her companies will ever be able to use Michael Jackson’s name or the Heal the World name.”

Another statement was issued on April 21st to explain further details to the fans.

“Please let the fans know that we are aware of the many questions from the fan community regarding the recent settlement of the HTWF lawsuit.

The Estate will need at least ninety days to gather information, as well as all of the property that will be coming back to the Estate from Melissa Johnson and the HTWF. We want the fans to rest assured that all decisions on the use of a charitable foundation or, as an alternative, making direct contributions to recipient charities, and any and all personnel decisions, will be made with complete regard to Michael’s wishes and Michael’s legacy, which we intend to honor and perpetuate.

We also value the opinions of Michael’s fans who, above all, have shown unwavering support for Michael and his legacy.  We therefore want to assure the fans that all actions being taken by the Estate, past, present and future, will be guided by the paramount objective of doing the right thing by Michael.”

John McClain and John Branca Co-Executors The Estate of Michael Jackson.

Source: MJOnline & MJWN