Aretha Franklin Died Without a Will: 'I Tried to Convince Her,' Says Lawyer
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Michigan law dictates that her four sons will divide her massive fortune equally
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Did Aretha Franklin Leave Her Will Under the Couch Cushion? - The New York Times
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Aretha Franklin's Lawyer Explains Why Singer Did Not Have a Will at Time of Her Death
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Aretha Franklin estate - which of her Wills is the valid one? Our
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Handwritten document found in Aretha Franklin's couch is valid will, jury rules, Aretha Franklin
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Aretha Franklin didn't leave a will, so family has work to do
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Handwritten Will Found In Aretha Franklin's Couch Ruled To Be Valid
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Aretha Franklin documents found stuffed in couch IS a valid will, jury rules
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Aretha Franklin's four sons face epic court battle over her two
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Aretha Franklin has passed away without a will
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Jury rules document found in Aretha Franklin's couch is valid will
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Aretha Franklin's Poor Estate Planning Continues To Haunt Her Family—Part 1
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Aretha Franklin's lack of a will could make things rocky for heirs
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Aretha Franklin's lack of a will could make things rocky for heirs
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