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Michael Jackson’s will was filed Wednesday in a Los Angeles court, giving his entire estate to a family trust and cutting out his father, Joe Jackson, and former wife Debbie Rowe.

The will, dated July 7, 2002, estimated his estate at that time at more than $500 million.

The document gives the entire estate to the Michael Jackson Family Trust.

The will confirms that Michael’s mom, 79-year-old Katherine Jackson, was appointed by her son to take custody of his three children and the star’s lifelong idol Diana Ross was appointed as guardian if Katherine is unable or unwilling to care for them.

In regards to Michael’s former wife, nurse Debbie Rowe, the will reads:

 “Except as otherwise provided in this Will or in the Trust hereof, I have intentionally omitted to provide for my heirs. I have intentionally omitted to provide for my former wife, Deborah Jean Rowe.”