Aretha Franklin Left $80 Million Estate With No Will
- 6 years ago
Aretha Franklin Left $80 Million Estate With No Will It has been revealed that the late icon did not
leave a will or trust. Now, Franklin’s four sons have documented themselves as interested parties and her niece has asked to be appointed as a representative of the estate. Under Michigan law, since she was not married and did not leave a will, her assets should be equally divided between
her children. Franklin’s lawyer, Don Wilson, said the singer never got around to making a trust in spite of him consistently asking her to. Don Wilson, to ‘Detroit Free Press' He is concerned about the assets becoming public in Oakland County Probate Court. Don Wilson, to ‘Detroit Free Press’ Franklin's funeral will be held on
August 31 in Detroit.
leave a will or trust. Now, Franklin’s four sons have documented themselves as interested parties and her niece has asked to be appointed as a representative of the estate. Under Michigan law, since she was not married and did not leave a will, her assets should be equally divided between
her children. Franklin’s lawyer, Don Wilson, said the singer never got around to making a trust in spite of him consistently asking her to. Don Wilson, to ‘Detroit Free Press' He is concerned about the assets becoming public in Oakland County Probate Court. Don Wilson, to ‘Detroit Free Press’ Franklin's funeral will be held on
August 31 in Detroit.