Joe Jackson still wants him a piece of the pie

Joe Jackson still hasn't given up the fight. And I'm not talking about for social justice. For his son's money. Aw, how heartwarming. From RadarOnline:

Joe Jackson has come one step closer to cashing in on his late son, Michael Jackson's estate. In court Thursday Judge Mitchell Beckloff set an evidenciary hearing for May 26th for Joe Jackson's request for a family allowance.

But it won't be plain sailing for Joe, Margaret Lodise, the guardian ad litem for Michael Jackson's children told the judge, "I have concerns about the request because Joe Jackson isn't a beneficiary of the estate."

Brian Oxman appeared on behalf of Joe Jackson who wasn't in court in person. Katherine Jackson's legal ace attorney Adam Streisand told RadarOnline.com, "Katherine supports Joe receiving some type of allowance, we just don't how much is appropriate."

Is anyone surprised Joe Jackson is asking for an allowance from his late son's estate? The guy has less-self respect than a stripper with an abusive father.* If Joe is really desperate for money, he shouldn't be airing his grievances in such a public forum. He should know by now that Michael's attorneys usually like to keep cash payouts quiet and under the table. Seriously Macaulay, that underwear thing never happened. Got it?

*please note, in place of "a stripper with an abusive father," the judges would have also accepted "a Perez Hilton reader," "a contestant on Biggest Loser," and "Jessica Simpson"

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