Aretha Franklin Did Not Leave A Will, Her Kids Will Inherit Everything

Apparently, the Queen of Soul herself didn’t have a will before she passed away of pancreatic cancer earlier this month.

According to the Detroit Free Press, Aretha’s four children filed a document Tuesday, listing themselves as interested parties in her estate of $80 million. According to Michigan law, the kids will inherit everything.

“I was after her for a number of years to do a trust,” Los Angeles attorney Don Wilson, who represented Franklin for 28 years told Detroit Free Press. “It would have expedited things and kept them out of probate, and kept things private.”

Aretha’s family released a statement following her death, which read:

“In one of the darkest moments of our lives, we are not able to find the appropriate words to express the pain in our heart. We have lost the matriarch and rock of our family. The love she had for her children, grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and cousins knew no bounds,” the statement read. “We have been deeply touched by the incredible outpouring of love and support we have received from close friends, supporters and fans all around the world. Thank you for your compassion and prayers. We have felt your love for Aretha and it brings us comfort to know that her legacy will live on. As we grieve, we ask that you respect our privacy during this difficult time.”