Millions in royalties are at stake in the legal action.

Franklin was a music superstar, known for massive hits like Respect and Think.

Instead, she left two handwritten documents, including one found in a couch.

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Months after Franklins funeral, Owens found a handwritten will dated 2010.

Another, dated 2014, was found in a notebook under cushions in Franklins home.

Both indicate the sons would share income from music and copyrights.

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The older will lists White and Owens as co-executors.

The 2014 version crosses out Whites name as executor and has Kecalf Franklin in his place.