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Search every verified Howard Weitzman interview, podcast appearance, and on-the-record quote — each transcript cross-checked by AI and human review to confirm speaker identity. In August 2009, attorney Howard Weitzman commented on court proceedings regarding the estate of Michael Jackson. Weitzman stated that the court approved a film deal with Columbia Pictures and deferred approval of deals with AEG and Bravado. He described the deals as "outstanding, unique once-in-a-lifetime deals" that would bring substantial revenue to the estate. Weitzman noted that the court appointed a guardian ad litem for Jackson's children due to a perceived possible conflict between the children's interests and those of Katherine Jackson. He explained that Katherine Jackson remained the children's guardian for care and custody, while a third party would oversee the children's financial and legal interests. Weitzman expressed that it was "unfortunate" that Katherine Jackson and her advisors objected to the proposals, but acknowledged that the court allowed her input.
“The court appointed a guardian at lium for the children because it believed there was a possible conflict between Mrs. Jackson's interest and the children's interest, which is quite normal for courts in these situations to appoint a third-party objective neutral individual to look out for the children's financial and l...”
“Mrs. Jackson remains the guardian of the children for their care and custody, but a third party will be the guardian of the estate of the children and will look after the legal and financial interest of the children.”
“The deals that John Branca, John Mlan, and Joel Katz put together in both the Columbia Pictures and the AEG and Bravado deals were outstanding, unique once-in-a-lifetime deals which would bring substantial revenues to the estate.”
“It is unfortunate that Mrs. Jackson and her advisors objected to the proposals, but the court has been kind enough to give Mrs. Jackson a voice and allow her some input.”
(11 Aug 2009) SHOTLIST AP Televison Los Angeles, 10 August 2009 1. Wide exterior Los Angeles Superior Court building 2.
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