Aretha Franklin's Sons Battle in Trial Over Disputed Wills
The trial to settle the estate of the late Aretha Franklin began in Pontiac, Michigan, with two of her sons testifying before a jury. The trial will determine whether a four-page document written by Franklin in 2014 qualifies as a will under Michigan law. Another document from 2010 has already been agreed upon as a valid will. The trial will help determine the final wishes of the iconic singer, and the jury's decision will either put two competing wills on the table or leave just one. The estate, valued at $18 million, will be apportioned among Franklin's sons and other potential heirs based on the prevailing document.