The ongoing liquidation of Michael Jackson's estate may have less to do with bailing himself out of financial ruin than it does securing something for his kids before he moonshuffles off this mortal coil.

And according to a National Enquirer report, Jackson's health and drug addiction has deteriorated to the point where that could happen in as little as six months:

A source close to the star divulged: "It's tragic. His condition is just so far gone, I'd be surprised if he lasts six months. [...]

Michael has been diagnosed with a rare genetic condition called alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency that can cause lung and liver disease, according to Ian Halperin, author of a new Jackson biography.

And medical experts warn the reclusive singer's longtime addiction to morphine and the potent painkiller Demerol can make the condition devastatingly destructive.

"In advanced stages, a lung transplant may be necessary. But if Jackson needs a lung transplant, it means he's had so much damage he's not even a candidate for preserving what's left."

"Michael's fighting for his life," the close source concluded. "And it doesn't look good."

Christ that's depressing. We blame Martin Bashir for this. You killed the King of Pop, Bashir! And what's your retribution? You get to be the Surgeon General. There is no justice.