Nashville, Tennessee – Kellie Pickler, the country singer, and television personality, finds herself embroiled in a legal battle with her late husband Kyle Jacobs’ parents over his estate and personal belongings. Two years after Jacobs’ passing in February 2023, Pickler filed a petition against Reed and Sharon Jacobs, who are the co-administrators of Jacobs’ estate.
The petition, obtained by InTouch Weekly, reveals that a dispute has arisen over certain personal items that were allegedly in Kyle’s possession before his death. Pickler’s legal team drafted a document titled “List of Assets,” claiming that Kyle’s parents demanded that she hand over possessions of their late son. There are items on the list that Pickler states she either does not have or for which there is a dispute over ownership.
Furthermore, Pickler alleges that Kyle’s parents entered her home after his death and took personal belongings without her consent. In response, Pickler is asking the court to intervene in resolving the conflict over the personal property.
Reed and Sharon Jacobs, on the other hand, claim that Pickler has not cooperated in returning the estate’s property as requested in a subpoena. They argue that Pickler and her legal team have provided conflicting information about the location and rightful possession of the items in question. As a result, they have requested for Pickler’s petition to be dismissed, and the case remains ongoing.
Among the items listed in the subpoena are Kyle’s gun collection, swords, watches, guitars, a piano, and a viola. The legal dispute highlights the complexities that can arise in cases involving estates and inheritance, especially when multiple parties are involved in administering the deceased’s assets.
The relationship between Pickler and Kyle’s parents adds another layer of emotional tension to the legal proceedings, as they navigate the delicate balance between grief, personal property, and legal obligations. The outcome of the court case will determine how the assets are distributed and whether Pickler’s claims about the disputed items will be resolved in her favor.
Despite the challenges and disagreements, both parties involved continue to seek a resolution to the matter, highlighting the complexities that can arise in navigating the legal aspects of estates and inheritances, particularly in cases involving high-profile individuals like Kellie Pickler and her late husband Kyle Jacobs.