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 ArticlesUS-Funded Vaccine Trial in Africa on Hold: Health MinisterJan 22, 2026House Votes to Overturn Minnesota Mining Ban, Sending Bill to SenateJan 22, 2026Texas AG Starts Investigation Into Vaccine-Related Financial IncentivesJan 22, 2026Appeals Court Pauses Order Limiting Immigration Agent Action Against Minnesota ProtestersJan 21, 2026Related TopicsMichiganWillAretha Franklin