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The Queen of Soul did not have a formal, typewritten will in place when she died five years ago. Her son Ted White II is now pitted against Kecalf Franklin and Edward Franklin in an epic battle for her assets.

Five years after her death, the final wishes of music superstar Aretha Franklin are still unsettled. An unusual trial begins next Monday to determine which of two handwritten wills, including one found in couch cushions, will guide how her estate is handled.

The Queen of Soul, who had four sons, did not have a formal, typewritten will in place, despite years of health problems and efforts to get one done.

An unusual trial will determine which of two handwritten wills should guide how her estate is handled.

Five years after music superstar Aretha Franklin's death, her final wishes are still unsettled.

Five years after music superstar Aretha Franklin's death, her final wishes are still unsettled.

The Queen of Soul, who had four sons, didn’t have a formal, typewrittn will in place, despite years of health problems and efforts to get one done.

A pair of handwritten wills were found with differing ideas on how to divide the late star's esate. Her sons are battling in court to see which one will be used.

The final wishes of Aretha Franklin are unsettled. A trial begins next Monday to determine which handwritten will will guide her estates handling.

Five years after music superstar Aretha Franklin's death, her final wishes are still unsettled.