Aretha Franklin's real will was found under a couch cushion, signed with a smiley face; here's what happened in the courtroom

Economic Times - Nov 12, 2026

The 2014 will was short. However, it had different instructions. These were instructions about who will inherit her assets. Franklin's Kecalf and Edward reportedly supported the 2014 document. Notably, The opposing party was their brother, Ted White II, whose lawyer argued that the 2010 will should stand because it was found under lock and key in Aretha Franklin's home.

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