Michael Jackson’s father, Joe Jackson, has subpoenaed medical and other records from the UCLA Medical Center because he believes the records could reveal evidence of foul play in Jackson’s death. Unfortunately for Joe Jackson, the subpoenas were issued in the probate case and appear to be irrelevant.

Michael Jackson’s estate lawyers clearly think so, according to a letter sent by them to Joe Jackson’s attorney last week. The subpoenas seek the release of all of Michael Jackson’s including medical records, autopsy reports, autopsy photos, medications and prognosis assessments.

Joe Jackson told gossip website TMZ that the entire Jackson family supports the subpoenas and believes that the medical records will reveal that Michael Jackson’s death was the result of foul play. Regardless of whether the Jackson family “supports” the subpoenas, the law still has to allow them.

Joe Jackson is a party to the probate estate case as a result of his Petition for Family Allowance – i.e., he wants to be supported by Michael’s estate. Michael’s estate attorneys basically represent and protect Michael (and his money). If Michael’s children (or the guardians and attorneys on their behalf) choose to file a wrongful death claim against anyone, that is likely the only civil forum in which Michael’s medical records will be properly subpoenaed to prove cause of death.

What drugs were present in Michael’s system is, in my opinion, completely irrelevant to whether Joe Jackson should be granted support payments from Michael’s estate.