— Aretha Franklin (@ArethaFranklin) August 6, 2019 Tuesday’s hearing exposed the deepening divide among Franklin’s surviving family members. “The loss of our mother has traumatized our family. “It was a fun adventure. DETROIT – Aretha Franklin’s estate hearing is Tuesday. In petitions filed last week, Jon Munger asked the court to deny Kecalf and Teddy’s requests to represent the estate. Kimberly P. Mitchell, Detroit Free Press It's not clear how the documents were obtained, or why they are just now emerging. He's in line to become president of the American Bar Association and years ago served on the Detroit school board and the state school board. Aretha Franklin family drama plays out in Pontiac courtroom in latest estate hearing. Another document included with that will states that a different handwritten will from “1972-1973ish” was either stolen or … A lawyer for a son of Aretha Franklin asked a judge Tuesday to keep an eye on professional fees paid by the late singer’s estate, the latest jab in a dispute over assets left by the Queen of Soul. Pontiac — Attorneys in the Aretha Franklin estate case appeared Tuesday before Oakland Probate Judge Jennifer Callaghan on several legal motions, all of … Aretha Franklin, … She has worked for: Miramax, MTV & VH1, The Jim Henson Company, Hallmark Channel, Paramount Pictures, and for iconic indie film producer Roger Corman. Kecalf is petitioning the court to name him the estate’s personal representative, replacing Owens, and he is being supported by his brother Edward, according to the Detroit Free Press. Turner's appointment was proposed by Kecalf Franklin's lawyers. He told a judge that the heirs "have been unable to reach a resolution" about their validity. *During a hearing at Oakland County Probate Court on Tuesday, a Michigan judge agreed to allow a handwriting expert examine wills discovered in couch cushions after Aretha Franklin‘s death. Franklin’s niece Sabrina Owens remains the personal representative for the estate. There is no more complete source for urban news than the Electronic Urban Report. Aretha Franklin’s heirs vied for control over her estate at a periodically testy hearing in Oakland County, Michigan Tuesday.. Owens is also favored to serve as guardian of Franklin’s eldest son, Clarence, who has special needs. Aretha says she’s of “sound mind,” though she notes in her 2010 will that she wasn’t completely of sound “body,” having high blood pressure and a pancreatic neuroendocrine tumor that caused her to cancel tour dates that year and ultimately proved fatal. COPYRIGHT 2020 EURweb.com/Rabercom Enterprises. Atlanta Police Detain Latino Man for Two Hours After He Escapes... Bob Odenkirk Says ‘Action Character in NOBODY is Realistic’ / WATCH, Trump Planning to Launch His Own Social Media Platform [VIDEO]. After Franklin's death, the estate paid at least $3 million in back taxes to the IRS; in December, the IRS filed a claim against the estate for more than $6 million. The latest document from 2014 indicates that Franklin wanted son Kecalf Franklin to run her estate. A judge accepted the resignation of Franklin's niece, Sabrina Owens, who said she was worn down by family acrimony since confusing handwritten wills were discovered 10 months ago. A judge accepted Owens' resignation as personal representative, or executor, of the late singer's estate but declined to appoint White as an interim replacement. He's the co-author of a 2012 book, “Trial & Heirs: Famous Fortune Fights!”. Sabrina Garrett Owens was previously named the personal representative for Franklin’s children … Sabrina Owens, left, the niece of Aretha Franklin, and Franklin's son, Ted White, right, leave a courtroom in Pontiac, Mich., Tuesday. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. His firm has estate specialists who will assist him. *Meagan Good has faced her own backlash for her image in the past. Ted White also sought to become personal representative. Aretha Franklin's son, Kecalf Franklin, stands outside a courtroom after a hearing in Pontiac, Mich., Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2020. A Year Later, the Fight Over Aretha Franklin’s Estate Deepens. Britney Spears is Supposedly Interested in Tell-All with Oprah! “That means the court will have a role in major decisions about her estate, including the sale of property,” per Page Six. But divisions emerged last spring when Owens said handwritten wills were found in Franklin's home. Reginald Turner of the Clark Hill firm was picked to succeed Owens as temporary personal representative or executor. Another son, Clarence Franklin, proposed suburban Detroit attorney Andrew Mayoras as temporary executor. Kecalf Franklin, youngest son of Aretha Franklin, attends the probate hearing for his mother's estate concerning a found written will at Oakland County … Judge Jennifer Callaghan also placed administration of the Queen of Soul’s estate under court supervision. Judge Jennifer Callaghan also placed administration of the Queen of Soul’s estate under court supervision. Owens, an administrator at the University of Michigan, became personal representative with the approval of the Queen of Soul's sons. But Callaghan chose Turner, who plans to charge the estate $350 an hour. “I'll work hard for you,” Turner told Ted White, one of Franklin's four sons, at the conclusion of a hearing in Oakland County Probate Court. © Kimberly P. Mitchell, Detroit Free Press Kecalf Franklin, youngest son of Aretha Franklin, attends the probate hearing for his mother's estate concerning a … Franklin died without a formal will in August 2018. A handwritten 2014 document shows the singer apparently wanted her son, Kecalf Franklin, to serve as the representative of her estate. Black America Web Featured Video During a hearing at Oakland County Probate Court on Tuesday, a Michigan judge agreed to allow a handwriting expert examine wills discovered in couch cushions after Aretha Franklin‘s death. Discussing Franklin’s personal property — including items of potential historical significance — he said former President Barack Obama has asked for the famed hat worn by the singer at his 2009 inauguration. Separately, the judge set a March 3 hearing on a request by Franklin’s niece to step aside as personal representative, or executor, of the estate. Edward Franklin, son of Aretha Franklin, and his wife Tonja, attends the probate hearing for Aretha Franklin's estate concerning a found written will at Oakland County courthouse in Pontiac, Mich. on Tuesday, Aug. 6, 2019. “I'll work hard for you,” Turner told Ted White, one of Franklin's four sons, at the conclusion of a hearing in Oakland County Probate Court. Aretha Franklin's son, Kecalf Franklin, stands outside a courtroom after a hearing in Pontiac, Mich., Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2020, where his attorney Charlene Glover-Hogan, asked Judge Jennifer Callaghan to step in and approve any legal fees for the estate's attorneys before they're paid. An expert said the will is in Franklin's writing, but a decision on its legal status still is months away. Aretha Franklin’s Estate Still Unsettled as Executor Resigns The executor, her niece, described turmoil within the family in announcing her intention to step down. “The audience won’t just be hearing the straight version Aretha did in 1970; they are going to hear nuances and differences that make it even more exciting.” Ted White, Franklin’s third son, has backed Owens while asking to be named co-representative, the report states. DETROIT – A hearing is set for today on the future of Aretha Franklin's estate. Lizzo Teams with Amazon for New Series Seeking ‘Dynamic, Full-Figured’ Dancers... Texas Girl, 6, Shot Multiple Times by Relative Over Clogged Toilet... Meagan Good: Vile Attack On Chloe Bailey ‘Breaks’ Her Heart, Joe Ain’t Down wit it – 5 White House Staffers Out Over Past Marijuana Use, Over $600K Raised for 76-Yr-Old Asian-American Woman Who Fought Off Attacker. THE CULTURECALENDAR: WHAT'S NEW & BLACK ON TV, ‘Good Boys Hilariously Made with Kids, but Not for Kids (EUR Exclusive/WATCH), Donald Trump Slams ‘Racist’ Hollywood, Links Jeffrey Epstein’s Death to Bill Clinton, BLIND ITEM: But… He Doesn’t Even Like Women. Franklin died with an estimated $80 million fortune. A Detroit lawyer who said he knew Aretha Franklin and “idolized her" has been appointed as interim manager of her estate. The estate's attorney, David Bennett, shared the wills with Franklin's sons. Following the hearing, Kecalf handed a written statement to the Free Press and various media saying he is in “pursuit of Justice for the Queen.”, “Our mother has enriched the world with music, art and service of activism more than half of her life,” the statement read in part. FILE - This Jan. 14, 2012 file photo, shows singer Aretha Franklin performing during the BET Honors at the Warner Theatre in Washington. Follow Ed White at http://twitter.com/edwhiteap, 24/7 coverage of breaking news and live events. Judge Jennifer Callaghan has scheduled hearings for September. OTHER NEWS YOU MIGHT HAVE MISSED: ‘Good Boys Hilariously Made with Kids, but Not for Kids (EUR Exclusive/WATCH), Be a witness to Aretha Franklin’s history. He's an experienced litigator but acknowledged having no experience in estate law. Aretha Franklin described as The Queen of Soul, won 18 Grammy Awards and had more than 100 singles on the Billboard charts; at the time of her death, it was reported that Aretha had not left a will or established a trust. Now available on DVD and Digital: https://t.co/6tbsC0wm3d, Get AMAZING GRACE: THE COMPLETE RECORDINGS, out now: https://t.co/Q6pnBS0Xs0 pic.twitter.com/jZGlGuWaEj, — Aretha Franklin (@ArethaFranklin) August 6, 2019. The three-hour proceeding introduced several key revelations, including that more than $350,000 already has been distributed by the estate to Franklin’s four sons, and that $178,000 was stolen from the singer via bank fraud months before her August 2018 death. (AP Photo/Ed White). Despite our grief, we find ourselves in a battle to defend and protect this legacy against those who wish to disrespect, slander and exploit it.”, former President Barack Obama has asked for the famed hat worn by the singer at his 2009 inauguration. “Kecalf Franklin, throughout his life, has not exhibited or displayed any ability or inclination to support himself and lacks the financial knowledge or ability to act as a fiduciary,” read the filing on behalf of Clarence. Ny MaGee is a screenwriter and freelance reporter from Chicago -- currently living in Los Angeles and covering A-list entertainment for various outlets, including Emmys.com. Bring home the documentary of the live, never-seen-before recording of her album, AMAZING GRACE. Owens in January said she was resigning, citing a “rift” in the family. Aretha Franklin’s estate owes millions in taxes, IRS claims The 2014 will, however, is hard to decipher, with notes written in margins and text scribbled out with pen. Aretha’s estate could be worth millions of dollars; as it contains not just her music catalogue but also clothing, memorabilia and rights to her likeness. Tacky but especially because he was too busy to attend end the homegoing service because he had to go to Mccains funeral. Franklin died without a formal will in August 2018. Glover-Hogan was due in court Tuesday before Judge Jennifer Callaghan to seek a resolution to legal questions surrounding the estate of the … Owens, an administrator at the University of Michigan, became personal representative with the approval of the Queen of Soul's sons. She denied it. In court, though, the sons remain apart. ‘Global Communicator’ July Social Justice Issue Features Areva Martin,... Steven Ivory: Jagger Has Moves and Other Annoying Myths. PONTIAC, Mich. -- A Detroit lawyer who said he knew Aretha Franklin and “idolized her" was appointed as interim manager of her estate Tuesday, a step that could ease tensions among the late singer's sons. A hearing is set for June 12. Both newly discovered wills have a few things in common. Steve Harvey Stands Up for Kirk Franklin After Son Released Cussin’ Phone Call. ... Like everyone in this room, I idolized her,” Turner told the judge. Franklin's niece, Sabrina Owens, said she's quitting as representative of the late singer's estate, citing a rift in the family … (AP Photo Ed White) ARETHA FRANKLIN'S NIECE QUITTING AS EXECUTOR OF ESTATE “I knew Ms. Franklin. Tuesday’s hearing exposed the deepening divide among Franklin’s surviving family members. You have entered an incorrect email address! 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