Why Didn’t Aretha Franklin Have a Will?

By Libby Banks, The Law Office of Libby Banks Sadly, Aretha Franklin passed away recently. The Queen of Soul gave us so much joy with her music. What a surprise to learn that she passed away with no will. With an $80 Million estate, she needed far more than a will. She needed planning to avoid or minimize taxes, planning for the assets she left and to preserve her legacy the way she would want. By failing to plan, she lost the opportunities that were available to protect her estate. Why didn’t she have a plan in place? We may never know....

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