· a california appeals court has given a final green light to michael jackson ’ s estate to proceed with a sale of the music legend’s catalog to sony music valued in the hundreds of millions of dollars. If accurate, it would mean the singers musical assets are worth more than $1. 2bn. · a california appeals court has issued a final ruling on michael jackson ’ s estate , which clears the way for the $600 million sale of the singer’s catalog to sony music group. · in a hearing in a los angeles courtroom on friday, march 22, katherine jackson continued to face legal hurdles with the estate of her late son and music icon michael jackson. Steinsapir called the deal a “remarkable” one that gives the estate “the best of both worlds” in terms of tax. The deal includes half his publishing and recorded masters. · in a heavily redacted filing obtained by rolling stone, estate lawyer jonathan p. · michael jackson s estate sold music rights to sony at a more than $1. 2 billion valuation. · sony music group is understood to have paid at least $600m (£475m) for half of michael jackson s catalogue.