Kellie Pickler Drags Late Husband Kyle Jacobs’ Parents to Court in Fight Over His Property

American Idol alum Kellie Pickler and her late husband Kyle Jacobs’ parents are fighting over his personal property in court, In Touch can exclusively report.

According to court documents obtained by In Touch, Kellie, 38, filed a petition against Reed and Sharon Jacobs, who are the coadministrations of Kyle’s estate.

Kellie and Kyle started dating in 2008 and wed in January 2011. Kyle died on February 17, 2023, from a self-inflicted gunshot wound at the age of 49.

Following his death, Kellie declined to serve as administrator of Kyle’s estate. As a result, Reed and Sharon took over control.

In her petition, Kellie explained that, “A dispute has arisen amongst the parties regarding certain personal property allegedly [Kyle’s] possession prior to his death.”

Kellie’s lawyer said Kyle’s parents created a document titled List of Assets. She said Reed and Sharon “have demanded — via a subpoena issued in the probate estate directed to [Kellie] — that [Kellie] deliver to the possession of their legal counsel.”

The singer’s attorney continued, “Included in the List of Assets are items that [Kellie] either does not have in her possession or over which right, title and possession are disputed.”

Kellie said Kyle’s parents “entered [her] home and obtained items of personal property after [Kyle’s] death.”

The entertainer said her in-laws have not provided her with a list of items they obtained from her home. Kellie’s suit demands Reed and Sharon produce a list of the items. Kellie asked the court to help resolve the fight over the personal property.

The subpoena that Reed and Sharon sent to Kellie included a long list of personal items. The list included Kyle’s gun collection that included three rifles, seven pistols and one shotgun. Other assets on the list included Kyle’s swords, including his Samurai Japanese sword, Rolex watch, Garmin watch, a 1957 J45 Gibson guitar, a McPherson KOA Guitar, a plastic bin of baseball card albums, school awards, a Steinway Grand Model M piano and a viola.

In addition, his parents asked that his work laptop, iPhone and hard drives be turned over.

In response to the petition filed by Kellie, Reed and Sharon accused Kellie of refusing to turn over property belonging to the estate. Further, they said she was “presently in violation of a Subpoena … issued to her for the return of the estate’s property” in the probe case.

Kyle’s parents denied Kellie’s claim that she was either unaware of the location of the items or she disputed Reed and Sharon had the right to the property.

They said, “[Kellie] and her counsel have provided conflicting information regarding the location and rightful possession of the items listed and, as set forth hereinabove, have admitted [Kellie] is in possession of several items of property of [Kyle].”

Kyle’s parents admitted they visited Kellie’s home on one occasion but said it was “at the express invitation of [Kellie] and her counsel whom they met to discuss the transfer of items belonging to the estate.”

Reed and Sharon said they only obtained items held in the garage of the home. They said Kellie selected the items and therefore they would not have needed to provide her with a list of the items taken.

Kyle’s parents said they have Kellie and Kyle’s prenup, which laid out ownership of property. The parents asked that Kelli’s petition be dismissed. The case is ongoing.

As In Touch previously reported, Kyle’s death occurred inside Kellie and Kyle’s Tennessee home. Kellie was home at the time but not in the same room. She woke up and could not find Kyle. She and her assistant called police after they couldn’t open the door to a room.

The autopsy report revealed Kyle did not have drugs in his system at the time of his death.

The report did note that Kyle had a history of “pseudoseizures, gastrointestinal bleeding, elevated liver enzymes, and chronic alcohol use.” Kyle was a successful songwriter who wrote songs for Garth Brooks, Trace Adkins, Jo Dee Messina, Tim McGraw, Clay Walker, Kelly Clarkson and countless others.

In August 2023, Kellie spoke out about her husband’s death. “One of the most beautiful lessons my husband taught me was in a moment of a crisis, if you don’t know what to do, ‘do nothing, just be still.’ I have chosen to heed his advice,” Kellie said. “Thank you to my family, friends and supporters, for the countless letters, calls and messages that you have sent my way.”

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