Aretha Franklin’s Will Was Found in Her Couch. Let’s Talk About Why That’s a Problem.

When Aretha Franklin’s handwritten will was discovered in her couch cushions, it sparked years of courtroom drama—and a lesson for all of us. In Nebraska, valid wills need more than good intentions. Here’s what you need to know about why a will scribbled on paper (and stuffed under a cushion) probably won’t cut it.