"We agree that somebody needs to be at the helm of the ship until the next petition is being heard. Mr Branca and Mr McClain for the next month are at the helm of the ship," said Beckloff.

Singer's mother Katherine, who is busy with her son's funeral and public memorial today, did not attend the hearing.

According the 2002 will, Jackson's assets will be placed into a trust that would distribute money to singer's mother and children. The trust includes a provision that cuts out of the will any beneficiary who challenges its validity.

McClain met the Jackson family 40 years ago and did studio work with them while Branca started representing Jackson in 1980, but the two parted ways in 2006.

Jackson had rehired Branca just eight days before his death, his lawyers said in the court.

Later an attorney for Jacksons said that Katherine was "relatively pleased" with the outcome of the proceeding as it says that Branca and McClain have to consider Katherine Jackson's wishes before any major business decision.

"We will be watching closely," L Londell McMillan, attorney for Jackson's family said.