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 ArticlesFederal Courts About to Run Out of Money, Furlough EmployeesOct 17, 2025Unions Sue US to Try to Stop Monitoring of Visa Holders’ Social MediaOct 17, 2025Former Trump National Security Adviser John Bolton IndictedOct 16, 2025Alleged Antifa Members Indicted on Charges of Providing Support to TerroristsOct 16, 2025Related TopicsMichiganWillAretha Franklin