The details of Michael Jackson's 2002 will are to be examined in a Los Angeles court-room here Monday as authorities ramp up preparations for the music superstar's memorial service.

Lawyers for Jackson's family and two men named as executors in the will are to face off in Los Angeles Superior Court, in the first significant hearing to address the tragic King of Pop's multi-million

dollar estate.

A judge named Jackson's 7 9 - y e a r - o I d mother Katherine temporary administrator of her son's assets on June 29 after lawyers for the musical clan said they were not aware of the existence of a valid will.

Los Angeles Police Department assistant chief Jim McDonnell on Sunday urged ticket-less fans seeking to pay at 10:00 am (1700 GMT) service to watch the event on television.