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 ArticlesMinneapolis to Offer Remote School For Next 5 Weeks After ICE Shooting: OfficialJan 09, 2026Judge Blocks Health Department From Rejecting Head Start Grants With DEI TermsJan 09, 2026Crest Toothpaste Packaging Changed to Address Fluoride ConcernsJan 09, 2026Congressional Budget Office Projects Lower Than Expected US Population GrowthJan 09, 2026Related TopicsMichiganWillAretha Franklin