- Franklin's net worth at the time of her death was estimated to be roughly $80 million.
- Her assets will be divided equally among her four children, according to Michigan state law.
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Aretha Franklin died with a reported net worth of $80 million and no will
Aretha Franklin passed away in Detroit, Michigan, on August 16 with an estimated net worth of $80 million and no will, according to TMZ. Typically, if there's no will, remaining assets pass to the descendant's heirs according to the state of law.
Aretha Franklin, 76, passed away in Detroit, Michigan, on August 16 of advanced pancreatic cancer.
In the latest updates following her death, TMZ reported that the "Queen of Soul" didn't leave a will behind, according to court documents obtained by the outlet.
"It's especially surprising given that she has a special needs son named Clarence who needs financial and other forms of support for his entire life," states TMZ. "Aretha was ill for several years, but apparently did not see the end coming ...or possibly a will was low on the priority list."
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It's not known for sure why Franklin died "intestate" (without a will), but it is known that she's leaving a hefty amount of assets behind — her net worth is estimated to be roughly $80 million, according to People, citing celebritynetworth.com.
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