Michael Jackson Last Will

Michael Jackson's Last Will's notable points are: His entire estate will be transferred to the Michael Jackson Family Trust. He intentionally omitted to provide for his former wife, Deborah Jean Rowe Jackson. He only has 3 children. He appoints his mother, Katherine Jackson to be the guardian of his children and his estates, and if his mother is unable to do so, he wants Diana Ross to be the guardian. Michael Jackson also left nothing to his father.

Michael Jackson, rest in peace. The entertainer for years called Santa Barbara County his home, often taking time out to do good works and open up Neverland Ranch to our community's children. But, sadly, the words "Michael Jackson" and "Santa Barbara County" conjure up other memories in the minds of people all over the world. It was here that Mr. Jackson had to endure a legal system that seemed bent on going after him. And it was during the Jackson prosecution that the broken nature of some of the county's law enforcement operations were on full display. Mr. Jackson, it seems, never personally or artistically recovered from the abuse he suffered at the hands of our county.

And now, with Mr. Jackson's death, it's time to reflect on the spectacles that certain former county officials made of themselves in pursuit of trying to put him behind bars. The limelight appeared more important to them than justice.At the time of his trial, the News-Press editorially tempered its response to the Jackson case because it was an ongoing criminal proceeding. In June 2005, though, we thanked the 12 county residents on the jury for their service to the county and the criminal justice system. We noted that, although onlookers had used the word "circus" to describe some events over the prior months, it was clear that inside the courthouse jurors took their duties seriously.