The Probate Lawyer Blog:  Legal controversy has surrounded the Estate of Michael Jackson ever since he died almost two years ago.  Trial & Heirs did a year in review article last year; it’s almost time for year two. You can now add a new lawsuit — over $17.5 million worth of life insurance — to the list.  

Concert promoter AEG Live took out the large life insurance policy over Michael Jackson in case he died and was unable to perform the “This Is It” concert tour.  Of course, that’s exactly what happened, showing that AEG was smart to take that precaution. Reportedly, AEG spent some $20 to $25 million on the tour before the King of Pop’s death, and this insurance was supposed to protect that investment.