The estate's attorney, David Bennett, shared the wills with Franklin's sons. In the 2014 document, Franklin says she wants a son, Christian rapper Kecalf Franklin, to serve as personal representative of the estate. Aretha Franklin's sons last year agreed to have Owens oversee the estate, but that was before the documents were found. ———WHAT'S THE STATUS OF FRANKLIN'S ESTATE? The judge approved the hiring of experts to appraise assets, including Franklin's music catalog, her likeness, concert gowns and memorabilia.

Source: ABC News May 21, 2019 22:21 UTC