Aretha Franklin died without a known will ... County Probate Court will hear from witnesses, including the Franklin children, her niece Sabrina Owens and a handwriting expert.

Aretha Franklin, the "queen of soul" known for hits ... The love she had for her children, grandchildren, nieces, nephews and cousins knew no bounds." The family also confirmed her death was ...

But now, Aretha Franklin's $8M tax debt is paid ... Phillip Seymour Hoffman had three children with Marianne O’Donnell, but the couple never married. Plus, he mentioned only one child in ...