The Queen of Soul didn’t leave a will behind.
What We Know:
- According to court documents obtained by TMZ, the singer died “intestate” — meaning she had no will at the time of death.
- The queen had a special needs son named Clarence who needs financial and other forms of support for his entire life.
- Aretha was ill for several years, but didn’t see the end coming. Her family reports that a will was low on the priority list.
- According to Michigan law, Aretha’s 4 kids will share equally in her estate.
- Aretha’s family has scheduled a multiple-day celebration of her life next week, beginning with an open casket memorial at the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History in Detroit. Her funeral will then be held August 31 at the Greater Grace Temple — just for close friends and family.
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