Kellie Pickler is aiming to stop a March trial where her late husband's parents accuse her of contempt. The country singer filed an emergency motion Tuesday, asking a judge to cancel a hearing set for March 20, In Touch reports.
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Pickler's move follows a push by Sharon and Reed Jacobs, her former in-laws. They claim she withholds estate property despite a subpoena served in April 2024. They asked a judge to hold her in contempt. Pickler's husband, Nashville songwriter Kyle Jacobs, died in 2023 at 49 from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
After his death, Pickler, 38, opted not to administer his estate. His parents stepped in as co-administrators. Tensions rose when Pickler sued them, alleging they took items from her home without permission. The Jacobs now demand she surrender assets they say belong to the estate.
Pickler Disputes Ownership
The disputed items include a gun collection, a Samurai sword, luxury watches, guitars, baseball card albums, school awards, a grand piano, and a viola. They also seek Jacobs' work laptop, iPhone, and hard drives. Pickler's earlier filing argued she either doesn't have these items or disputes their ownership.
Her latest motion requests an indefinite delay. She says she lacks time for discovery and response. "There is simply no basis to support a contempt petition," her filing states. A judge has not ruled yet.
The Jacobs insist Pickler holds estate property unlawfully. They point to the subpoena, claiming noncompliance. Pickler's team counters that the claims lack merit. The March 20 hearing hangs in balance as the court weighs her request.
Pickler has stayed low-profile since Jacobs' death. She returned briefly in April 2024, singing "The Woman I Am" at a Patsy Cline tribute in Nashville. She also sold the home where Jacobs died, relocating to a downtown Nashville condo.
The legal fight marks a new chapter in Pickler's grief. Jacobs' parents press for control of his legacy, while she resists. The outcome rests with the judge, who must decide if the trial proceeds or pauses indefinitely.
