Joe Jackson's Plea for a Portion of MJ's Fortune Denied by Judge

Michael Jackson's father, Joe Jackson, attempted to block the appointment of his son's estate to music industry executive John McClain and attorney John Branca but he was ultimately unsuccessful. MTV.com is reporting that Judge Mitchell Beckloff denied Joe Jackson's bid due to the fact that he was not named as a beneficiary in Michael Jackson's will.

"The King of Pop" had a tumultuous relationship with Joe Jackson prior to his tragic passing and it was reported earlier in the week that Michael Jackson described that it made him sick to his stomach at certain times during his childhood and adulthood to see his father. Jackson's father attempted to take legal action over his frustration that he was omitted from his son's will.

Although he does not deny that his relationship with his son was as controversial as has been reported, Joe Jackson believed that he was entitled to $20,000 per month from his son's estate in order to cover his living expenses.

Michael Jackson's mother, Katherine Jackson, decided to throw in the towel in her battle for control of her son's estate and likenesses on Tuesday. Katherine Jackson, who is slated to receive $26,000 a month from her son's estate, had been seeking control and power over her son's music and likeness would be licensed, packaged and promoted in the future, according to MTV.com.