We didn't think it would take long. Joe Jackson has reportedly insisted that there was "no justification" for him being excluded from son Michael's cash and has asked a judge to grant him a monthly allowance.

According to TMZ, Joe has filed papers at the LA County Superior Court claiming he is "entitled to his own independent family allowance."

Apparently one Leonard Rowe (who claims to have been Michael's manager) says that Katherine was given up to $60,000 a month to live on by Michael, and was instructed to give half to Joe.

And since, as Joe is so keen on pointing out, Jacko's estate has "earned more than $100 million in the first seven weeks following his death" it is "well able to afford a family allowance for Joe Jackson."

His request is for $15,425 in monthly expenses including $3,000 for hotel bills, $2,500 for eating out and $2,000 for air travel, as well as cash for groceries and rent.

Notably, his expenses reportedly include $50 in charitable contributions.

Jacko would be proud.

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