Michael Jackson's life has ended, but the legal battles over his possessions, his debts and his children are likely just beginning.
Michael Jackson, seen here with two of his three children, died suddenly on Thursday.

Michael Jackson, seen here with two of his three children, died suddenly on Thursday.
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Perhaps the biggest and saddest question is what will happen to the late singer's two sons and his daughter: 12-year-old Prince Michael I, 11-year-old Paris and 7-year-old Prince Michael II.

Normally in such cases, care of the children would be taken over by the surviving parent or a close relative.

But as with many other aspects of Jackson's life, his family situation was complex, unusual and far from normal.

Born to two mothers -- Jackson's ex-wife Debbie Rowe and an unidentified woman who reportedly served as a surrogate -- the children lived and traveled the world with Jackson, their faces often covered by veils and masks when appearing in public.

Rowe gave up her parental rights to her two kids with the singer, but later battled to have them restored.

She may be considered to take over custody for Prince Michael I and Paris, said CNN senior legal analyst Jeffrey Toobin, who has followed Jackson's legal woes for years.

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