Katherine Jackson

"Mrs. Jackson and her family wish to honor her son by a funeral that seeks to offer solace to his multitude of fans and by which the family also may be comforted," the attorneys said. The costs were substantial but "entirely commensurate with the decedent's worldwide status as an entertainer and the world's grief over his death."

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Katherine Jackson now believes their appointment, as spelled out in her son's will, can "enhance the legacy of Michael Jackson in the best interest of his children," Streisand said.

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"All the credit goes to Mrs. Jackson," the lawyer said. "She is really the wise sage of this family."

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Katherine Jackson's attorney, L. Londell McMillan, said on CBS' The Early Show Thursday: "It's an agreement, an agreement for the best interests of the children. This is not a money deal. This is not about money."

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Katherine Jackson, who is not expected there, said recently: "I don't think I can bear to look at it right now. But eventually in time, I will watch it."

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"An event of this dimension not only keeps Michael's spirit alive, more than that: It gives millions of fans the opportunity to experience his music and celebrate the life of my son," Katherine Jackson wrote. "I am sure Michael would love it."

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She said: "The children are doing fine.

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Katherine adds, "Of course he is. And the children will tell you that he is."

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In a telephone interview with Fox news show Geraldo at Large, which aired in the U.S. on Sunday (02Aug09), Katherine said, "All I know is that my son is dead, and I don't think he just died of natural causes or whatever. He's too young for that. Something happened, I don't know what it was and I can't say."

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