Dolly Parton's estate granted restraining order against her nephew over threats

Updated on: September 23, 2026 / 8:07 PM EDT / CBS/AP

Dolly Parton's estate granted restraining order against her nephew over threats

TL;DR

  • Dolly Parton's estate, She's Alive, obtained a temporary restraining order against nephew Bryan Seaver and his security company, SAPS.
  • The estate accused Seaver of making escalating threats to harm Parton's legacy and business after her death.
  • Seaver, a former head of security, allegedly leveraged his military background and access to weaponry in his threats.
  • The threats have reportedly caused staff resignations and prompted the estate to hire additional private security.
  • A hearing is scheduled for October 7th.