Entertainment NewsAretha Franklin Had No Will at Time of Death: ReportSavePrintZachary StieberSenior Reporter8/22/2018|Updated: 8/22/2018Singer Aretha Franklin had no will at the time of her death, according to court documents.TMZ, citing the documents, reported that Franklin died intestate, meaning without a will.We had a problem loading this article. Please enable javascript or use a different browser. If the issue persists, please visit our help center.Share this articleLeave a commentZachary StieberSenior ReporterZachary Stieber is a senior reporter for The Epoch Times based in Maryland. He covers U.S. and world news. Contact Zachary at [email protected]Author’s Selected ArticlesRFK Jr.-Aligned Group Backs Primary Challenger to Sen. Bill CassidyFeb 10, 2026US Fly Production Plant to Open by End of 2027 to Fight Screwworm: USDAFeb 10, 2026DOJ Seeks Dismissal of Steve Bannon’s Contempt of Congress CaseFeb 09, 2026Births in United States Dropped Slightly in 2025, CDC SaysFeb 09, 2026Related TopicsMichiganWillAretha Franklin