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The jury hearing arguments surrounding the disposition of Aretha Franklin’s estate on Tuesday determined the 2014 version of her will should stand as the document of record for the estate.
After deliberating for almost exactly one hour, jurors found that the 2014 will was signed by the music legend and does show her intent.
Jury deliberations began on Tuesday in the battle over Franklin’s estate in a Michigan probate court, where three of Franklin’s four sons were at odds over different versions of her will, dating back to 2010 and 2014.
Franklin’s son Kecalf Franklin testified Monday that he believes the signature on the 2014 document is valid particularly because it contains the smiley face “characteristic” of Franklin’s signature.
