Michael Lockwood Is 'Ready, Able and Willing to Protect' Twins in Lisa Marie Trust Battle, Lawyer Says

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In light of the family's distrust issues, Michael Lockwood, the ex-husband of Lisa Marie Presley,

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is attempting to "protect" their twins Harper Vivienne Ann and Finley Aaron Love.

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According to his attorney, Scott Rahn, he is "ready, able, and willing to protect their interests."

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Rahn responded that he and the other parties in the case were all on friendly terms...

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...when Judge Scaduto inquired about the 61-year-old musician's prior contacts with them.

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"Lockwood has a good, collegial, familial relationship with all of the parties involved," he declared.

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He is morally and legally obligated to safeguard [the twins'] interests.

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