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Did Aretha Franklin Leave a Handwritten Will?

Did Aretha Franklin leave a handwritten will? Or several handwritten Wills? That is what the Detroit Free Press is reporting. Previously Thought No Will It was previously reported by the same source and others that Aretha Franklin died without a … more

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What Happens If You Die Without a Will Like Aretha Franklin – Part 3 – Who Is In Charge

The prior blog post made this main point: if you die without a will (or a trust or other estate planning) like Aretha Franklin, you will not ultimately control who your property passes to at death. This blog post focuses … more

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What Happens If You Die Without a Will Like Aretha Franklin – Part 2 – Property

If you die without a will (or a trust or other estate planning) like Aretha Franklin, one main consequence is that you will not ultimately control who your property passes to at death. An estate plan consisting of a will … more

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What Happens If You Die Without A Will Like Aretha Franklin?

The Queen of Soul had a voice that was super human.  And that is probably understating it. But she may have shared a very common human trait with most of us: a tendency to put off planning for the future – including getting a … more

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