Katherine Jackson Resigns As Guardianship of Michael Jackson's Youngest Son, Blanket
Katherine Jackson, matriarch of the Jackson family, has surrendered her co-guardianship
over Blanket, her late son Michael Jackson's youngest child, who is now 15.
According to court documents obtained by Entertainment Tonight, Katherine has filed
papers to hand over sole guardianship of Blanket (real name: Michael Joseph Jackson, Jr.)
to Tito Joe "TJ" Jackson, Blanket's 39-year-old cousin.
Katherine is no longer needed to fulfill the duties that were necessary when joint-guardians
Katherine is no longer needed to fulfill the duties that were necessary when joint-guardians
were appointed," the documents state. "Given her own age [87] and the fact that [Blanket]
is now 15 years old, Katherine feels that TJ is able to assume all necessary responsibilities
of the guardianship for the Minor Child."
Along with TJ, Katherine was appointed joint legal guardian of all three of Michael's
Along with TJ, Katherine was appointed joint legal guardian of all three of Michael's
children -- Blanket, Paris and Prince -- on Sept. 14, 2012, following the King of Pop's
tragic death.
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