Dolly Parton's estate granted restraining order against singer's nephew

<p>A Tennessee judge granted <a href="https://www.1news.co.nz/2026/09/01/dolly-parton-estate-announces-dollyfest-to-celebrate-her-legacy/" target="_blank">Dolly Parton's estate</a> a <a href="https://www.1news.co.nz/2026/09/23/dolly-partons-estate-seeks-restraining-order-against-late-singers-nephew/" target="_blank">temporary restraining order</a> Thursday against the late singer's nephew Bryan Seaver and his private security company.</p> <p>She’s Alive, the entity founded to manage and <a href="https://www.1news.co.nz/2026/08/31/dolly-parton-laid-to-rest-beside-husband-niece-pays-emotional-tribute/" target="_blank">protect Parton’s estate</a>, had filed the complaint against Seaver and Squadron Augmented Protection Services a day prior. The estate accused Seaver of threatening to commit violence and destroy his <a href="https://www.1news.co.nz/2026/08/26/us-flags-at-half-mast-for-dolly-parton-tributes-flow-world-feels-less-sparkly/" target="_blank">aunt’s legacy and business empire</a> in court filings.</p> <p>The order says the court took into account the repeated threats cited in the complaint, as well as the alleged demands for payment and Seaver’s claimed access to weapons, experience with violence, and intention to retaliate".