Lawyers who say they have represented Michael Jackson tell ET they "are now carrying out his wishes and desires as expressed in his last will and testament."

John Branca of Ziffren, Brittenham LLP and Joel Katz of Greenberg Traurig LLP, say they were hired prior to Jackson's death and that a 2002 will signed by Jackson names Branca as the co-executor. The other co-executor is Jackson's friend John McClain, according to the lawyers.

The lawyers say in the statement: "The death of Michael Jackson was a tragedy and everyone who knew and loved him pray that he can rest in peace."