Michael Jackson's Other Sister to Raise Kids?
July 23 2009, Published 1:49 p.m. ET
A new report indicates that even if Michael Jackson's mom Katherine Jackson gains custody of his kids, his older sister Rebbie Jackson could be in charge of raising Prince, Paris and Blanket.TMZ cites multiple sources that point to the older sis as the one to step in and take care of the kids. Rebbie, 59, lives in LAs Vegas with her husband of over 20 years and has privately been involved in the lives of MJ's children. TMZ says right now Rebbie is with Katherine at the family's Encino home and is caring for the kids on a day-to-day basis, and they adore her. Despite the issues surrounding Michael's estate, the family is united on this matter, and all want her to end up with the primary responsibility of caring for the children
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Although the family is divided on many issues involving Michael's estate, we're told there's no argument when it comes to Rebbie caring for the kids. Whether she eventually becomes the custodial parent in name or not, she will end up with the primary responsibility of raising Michael's three children.