Who Really Owns Michael Jackson's Legacy? The Questions Fans Continue to Ask About the King of Pop's Billion-Dollar Estate By Nonillaah Blog | June Is Black Music Month The death of veteran music executive John McClain marks the end of an important chapter in the history of Michael Jackson's posthumous estate. Alongside attorney John Branca , McClain spent nearly two decades overseeing the administration of the estate, transforming what was reported to be hundreds of millions of dollars in debt into one of the most successful celebrity estates in history. Today, Michael Jackson's estate is valued in the billions through music royalties, licensing agreements, Broadway productions, films, merchandise, publishing rights, and other business ventures. While the financial success of the estate is undeniable, it has also generated years of questions from fans who continue to wonder whether Michael Jackson's wishes have truly been honored. Michael Jackson's Public Ba...