Kellie Pickler and her late husband Kyle Jacobs’ parents are going to court to fight over the details of the estate and personal property.
Nearly two years after Jacobs’ February 2023 death, Pickler reportedly filed a petition against Reed and Sharon Jacobs who are co-administrators of Jacobs’ estate.
“A dispute has arisen between the parties regarding certain personal property allegedly belonging to (Kyle) prior to his death,” according to the petition obtained by InTouch Weekly on Wednesday.
Pickler’s legal team allegedly created a document titled “List of Assets” and stated that Kyle’s parents “have demanded – through a subpoena issued on the probate estate directed to (Pickler) – that (Pickler) submit to the possession of legal counsel.
“Included in the List of Assets are items that (Kellie) does not own or have disputed rights, title and ownership,” said the 38-year-old lawyer.
The “American Idol” alum also claimed that Kyle’s parents allegedly “broke into (his) home and got personal items after (Kyle’s) death.”
Since Pickler was not given a list of the items that Reed and Sharon allegedly took, he demanded that he make a list of the items.
Kyle’s wife also asked the court to help her “resolve the battle” over personal property.
The last letter the songwriter’s parents sent to Pickler reportedly contained a list of personal items belonging to their son.
Some of the items on the list include: Kyle’s collection of pistols, swords, Rolex watches, Garmin watches, 1957 Gibson J45 guitar, KOA McPherson Guitars, baseball card album plastic bins, school awards, Steinway Grand Model M piano and violin.
Reed and Sharon also asked Pickler to turn over Kyle’s work laptop, iPhone and hard drive.
Kyle’s parents responded to Pickler’s request by claiming that he refused to give up the property that belonged to him.
He also stated that he is “currently in violation of the Subpoena … issued to recover the property.”
Reed and his wife said Pickler and his team provided “conflicting information about the location and legal ownership of the items listed.”
Later, he admitted to entering Pickler’s house. However, he said it was “due to the invitation of (Kellie) and her counsel that they met to discuss the transfer of the items in the property.”
Reed and Sharon said that Pickler provided the items they picked up and therefore did not need to list the items.
He asked that Pickler’s petition be dismissed and that the case be stayed.
Kyle and Pickler were tied up in 2011. The cause of death was determined to be an “intraoral shotgun wound,” according to the Davidson Country Medical Examiner.
