Debbie Rowe Takes On Michael Jackson Estate

Posted by Michael Melchor on 03.19.2010

Legal fees owed for guardianship appointment?

Michael Jackson's ex-wife and mother of his children, Debbie Rowe, is about to take Jackson's estate to task.

Rowe's lawyer, Eric George, has filed legal papers requesting the judge to order the estate to pay Debbie Rowe's lawyer $177,975 for legal services in connection with the appointment of a guardian for Michael Jackson's three kids.

Although Katherine Jackson became guardian, George claims estate lawyer Howard Weitzman promised to "reimburse [George's firm] on Ms. Rowe's behalf." George says in his documents that Jackson's kids benefited when she reached an agreement with Katherine on guardianship and visitation - hence, his reasoning for having the estate pay his legal bill.

But Howard Weitzman begs to differ, saying, "I had discussions with Mr. George about his request that the estate pay his fees on behalf of Debbie Rowe, but no agreement was ever reached."

Should the estate not be ordered to pay, Rowe would then be next to be asked to pay the legal fees..