Three handwritten wills have been found in the home of Aretha Franklin, months after the death of the Queen of Soul, including one that was discovered under cushions in the living room, a lawyer said. Three handwritten wills have been found in the home of Aretha Franklin, months after the death of the Queen of Soul, including one that was discovered under cushions in the living room, a lawyer said. One of three handwritten wills that a lawyer said were found in the home of Aretha Franklin (Ed White/AP)The 2014 version was in a spiral notebook under cushions, said a lawyer for Franklin’s estate, David Bennett. Mr Bennett said the wills were shared with Franklin’s four sons or their lawyers, but that a deal was not reached on whether any should be considered valid. “She remains neutral and wishes that all parties involved make wise choices on behalf of their mother, her rich legacy, the family and the Aretha Franklin estate,” the statement said.

Source: Irish Independent May 20, 2019 22:41 UTC