A judge dismissed part of Paris Jackson’s lawsuit over her father’s estate due to procedural issues, but she plans to refile.

Paris Jackson, 27, faces a legal setback in her dispute with executors John Branca and John McClain over her father Michael Jackson’s estate, as a Los Angeles judge dismissed parts of her petition in November 2025, citing procedural issues under California’s anti-SLAPP law. She had challenged alleged excessive attorney payments and sought greater oversight, claiming irregularities in fund management. While the ruling did not address the substance of her claims, her legal team says they will file an updated petition, maintaining that concerns about estate transparency remain valid. The estate, valued at over $500 million but burdened by debt, continues to generate revenue from music, films, and merchandise under court-supervised trust.