@ MJFAN

You are right for the most part but I doubt Michael made this deal when he was alive. There were situations where record company execs, lawyers, and "friends" of Michael's like Tommy Mottola, John Branca, and Rabbi Shmuley Boteach were found to be stealing millions from business deals "made" with MJ. These unethical actions caused a fallout between MJ and all of them . Branca however re-established a relationship with Michael and is now co-executor of the estate. This deal being premeditated is unlikely.