Jackson's mom gets kids for now, seeks money

June 29, 1:45 PMSF Health News ExaminerJefferson Adams

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A California Superior Court Judge granted a request by Michael Jackson's
mom, Katherine Jackson, to assume temporary guardianship of the late
star's children, Prince, Paris, and Blanket. Here, Katherine Jackson
leaves her home in Encino, Calif. on Monday, June 29, 2009.
(AP Photo/Charles Dharapak)

A California Superior Court Judge granted a request by Michael Jackson's mom, Katherine Jackson, to assume temporary guardianship of the late star's children, Prince, Paris, and Blanket, but declined to rule on her request to administer Jackson's estate.

Michael Jackson's mom asked a judge to give her control over the estate of her late son so she can make certain the pop star's surviving children will receive what is properly theirs.

In the court filing made by Katherine Jackson, the star's parents say they believe the singer died without a valid will. Michael Jackson's father, Joe
supported Katherine Jackson's efforts to gain rights over the estate.

According to the filing, Katherine Jackson "intends to marshal assets of the decedent for the exclusive use of the decedent's three children, her grandchildren, after payment of debts and expenses of administration."

Judge Mitchell Beckloff scheduled hearings for July 6 and Aug. 3, when he will take up the matter, along with deciding whether to approve a request by Jackson to become permanent guardian of her son's children.

At this point, no will for Michael Jackson has surfaced to make Jackson's intentions clear.