Dolly Parton estate to pursue nephew in Nashville hearing on Oct 9, 2026

Dolly Parton estate to pursue nephew in Nashville hearing on Oct 9, 2026

The Dolly Parton estate, represented by She’s Alive LLC, is scheduled to bring a lawsuit against nephew Bryan Seaver in Nashville, with a hearing set for October 9, 2026, according to NBC News. Earlier, ABC News reported that the estate’s filing also names former security chief Danny Nozell, accusing both of intimidation and extortion. WGAL had previously reported that Seaver allegedly placed barbed wire and caution tape around his home to block a process server from delivering legal papers.

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Nashville, Tennessee, United States

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October 07, 2026
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Estate lawyers say Dolly Parton's nephew used barbed wire and caution tape to evade service of lawsuit
Estate lawyers say Dolly Parton's nephew used barbed wire and caution tape to evade service of lawsuit

WGAL • 07 Oct 13:20

Representatives of Dolly Parton's estate allege that her nephew, Bryan Seaver, placed barbed wire and caution tape around his home to prevent a process server from delivering legal papers related to a restraining order.

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Estate lawyers say Dolly Parton's nephew used barbed wire and caution tape to evade lawsuit service
Estate lawyers say Dolly Parton's nephew used barbed wire and caution tape to evade lawsuit service

KOCO • 07 Oct 13:20

Representatives of Dolly Parton's estate allege that her nephew, Bryan Seaver, placed barbed wire and caution tape at his home to block a process server attempting to deliver legal papers related to a restraining order.

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October 06, 2026
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Dolly Parton estate sues nephew over alleged threats and property barricades
Dolly Parton estate sues nephew over alleged threats and property barricades

NBC News • 06 Oct 20:14

The estate managing Dolly Parton's brand filed a lawsuit against her nephew, Bryan Seafar, accusing him of threatening employees and using barbed wire and caution tape to block service of legal papers.

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Dolly Parton estate sues nephew and former security chief over alleged threats
Dolly Parton estate sues nephew and former security chief over alleged threats

ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos • 06 Oct 15:48

The Dolly Parton estate has filed a lawsuit against her nephew, former head of security Bryan Seaver, accusing him of intimidation and extortion.

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Dolly Parton estate alleges nephew blocked lawsuit service with barricade
Dolly Parton estate alleges nephew blocked lawsuit service with barricade

Rolling Stone • 06 Oct 00:29

The estate of the late singer claims her nephew Bryan Seaver used barbed wire and caution tape to avoid being served with a lawsuit, and a judge is set to rule on his request for more time to retain counsel.

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