joe Jackson May Challenge Michael’s Will

It’s hard to believe, but a source close to Joe Jackson – who is working with him on several new business projects — says the outspoken patriarch of the Jackson clan may find himself further alienating his estranged wife, Katherine Jackson, and a number of his children.

The reason? Joe Jackson reportedly made several comments Tuesday — after learning details about Michael Jackson’s will — that he might consider challenging the document that reportedly doesn’t mention him at all. Though it’s well-known that Joe Jackson had had a difficult and often strained relationship with his son, my source tells me he was "still pretty pissed that there was no mention of him in the will whatsoever."

A spokesman for the Jackson family downplayed the report, saying, "It is hard to believe that anyone in the family would ever consider challenging Michael’s final wishes."

Yet, in recent days — beginning with his attempt to plug his new record label at the BET Awards Sunday night — Joe Jackson has raised eyebrows over his less-than-distraught demeanor.

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