Legendary Singer Aretha Franklin’s Sons Battle Over Control of Estate Years After Her Death

Aretha Franklin did not have a formal, written will before her death, leaving her estate and assets in dispute.
Two of Franklin's sons disagree over which of two handwritten wills should determine how her estate is handled.
Franklin's estate, valued at $4.1 million, has been managed by three different executors over the past five years.
The IRS was paid over $8 million from the estate to settle tax debts.
Franklin's estate includes real estate, furs, gowns, jewelry and future royalties