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Aretha Franklin Left No Estate Plan or Will: Input on Importance of Proper Estate Planning

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August 24, 2018

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When Aretha Franklin died last week after a long battle with pancreatic cancer, the 76-year-old Queen of Soul reportedly left behind no will or estate plan, potentially exposing her heirs to estate taxes. LP's Stuart Kohn provides insight on the importance of proper estate planning and more.

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