The Complete Jackson Chronicles

-- Associated Press,  1:50 p.m. ET July 1 

Jackson Will Filed; Cuts Out Debbie Rowe

Michael Jackson's will was filed Wednesday in an L.A. court, cutting out former wife Debbie Rowe. The will, dated July 7, 2002, estimated his estate at that time at more than $500 million. It gives the entire estate to the Michael Jackson Family Trust, with his mother, Katherine, named as a beneficiary of the trust and guardian of the children. The will also names longtime Jackson friend Diana Ross as the children's guardian if his mother is unable to fulfill her duties. -- Yahoo, 1 p.m. ET July 1

Probe Zeroes In on Medications

Registered nurse Cherilyn Lee said Jackson, complaining of insomnia, had asked her in April for Diprivan (propofal, a powerful sedative). An injection of a dose of propfal  can induce hypnosis within 40 seconds, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The drug's product label said propofol should only be administered by persons "trained in the administration of general anesthesia." ... TMZ adds that the drug was found at Jackson's home.  -- L.A. Times, July 1

Jackson's Will Puts Assets in Trust Fund

Michael Jackson's will gives custody of his children to Jackson's mother and puts his assets in a trust fund, a source told the AP. The will was created in July 2002 and named as executors Jackson's lawyers John Branca and music exec/family friend John McClain. -- Associated Press, 8:16 p.m. ET June 30

Quincy Jones Won't Attend Jackson's Funeral

The music mogul said he's already mourned too many friends. "I won't go to any more funerals as long as I live ... I can't handle it," Jones told Entertainment Tonight. -- ET, 7:30 p.m. ET June 30

Jackson Memorial Could Be Held at Staples Center

The Jackson family is planning a memorial service and funeral for Michael Jackson which could take place at the Staples Center, a source tells the Los Angeles Times. A public ceremony at the venue would be followed by a procession to Neverland Ranch in Santa Barbara County. Once there, visitors would participate in a memorial service on the grounds. -- Los Angeles Times, 6:08 p.m. ET June 30

Dermatologist is Father of Michael Jackson's Kids

The biological father of Michael Jackson's kids is the performer's L.A.-based dermatologist and Rowe's former boss, Arnold Klein, multiple sources tell US Weekly. "He is the dad," one insider told the magazine. "He and Debbie signed an agreement saying they would never reveal the truth." -- US Weekly, 3:00 p.m. ET June 30

Jackson's Net Worth = $236M in 2007

Michael Jackson claimed to have a net worth of $236 million as of March 31, 2007, according to financial documents that shed light on his murky finances and prodigious borrowing. He had $567.6 million in assets, including his Neverland Ranch, his share of the Sony/ATV Music Publishing catalog that includes the rights to songs by the Beatles, and an assortment of cars, antiques and collectibles.

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