Prince's death had many people wondering about the details of his last will and testament. However, a Minnesota judge has confirmed that the "Purple Rain" singer did not leave a will to declare how his assets will be distributed after his death.
Prince's death leaves behind an estate worth approximately $250 million, People.com reports. The hearing held on Wednesday concluded with a decision from the judge to allow Bremer Bank to handle the "Purple Rain" singer's estate.
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Bremer Bank has been handling Prince's finances over the past couple of years. The bank is now responsible for preserving Prince's estate and securing its administration until the Registrar or Court appoints a personal representative. "The Trust is also charged with locating his heirs, which include his sister Tyka Nelson and five half-siblings," People.com explains.
Even after his death, the legendary music artist is still making a lot of money. Prince recently went to the top spot of the Billboard 200 album chart, Business Insider reports.
Prince 'was diagnosed with AIDs six months before he died' https://t.co/91Qc9Hh4HC — Daily Mail Celebrity (@DailyMailCeleb) April 28, 2016
Prince sold more than 579,000 albums three days after his death at the age of 57. Those numbers show an increase of more than 42,000 percent from the prior three days.
The most popular album after Prince's death is "The Very Best of Prince," which has sold more than 250,000 copies over the three-day period after his death. It is followed by "Purple Rain," which has sold over 133,000 albums. His most popular songs over the past couple of days include "Purple Rain," "When Doves Cry," and "Little Red Corvette."
