Upon Katherine’s decision to challenge this ruling, Blanket withdrew his support, evidently skeptical of her chances of success. Katherine, aged 93, retaliated on March 20, emphasizing the ample financial resources held by the estate executors to cover her legal fees, which amounted to $500,000. In her complaint, she asserted the executors’ control over the estate assets and their reluctance to disburse funds as stipulated by the Trust.
Furthermore, Katherine’s legal team contended that the estate possessed substantial funds to accommodate her expenses while maintaining substantial reserves for beneficiaries. Conversely, Michael’s estate refuted these claims in a court filing on March 21, citing Katherine’s receipt of over $55 million since the singer’s demise in 2009, including a monthly allowance of $160,000.
