Kellie Pickler Insists In-Laws' Subpoena Is Not Court-Issued In Latest Legal Drama

Kellie Pickler and her former in-laws are still butting heads over her late husband's properties.

The actress has a bone to pick with the source of Kyle Jacobs' parents' subpoena, basically refusing to recognize it as valid to get her to do their bidding.

Kellie Pickler and her late husband Kyle Jacobs' parents have been bickering over the late songwriter's estate for nearly two years.

Kellie filed court documents on March 28, requesting that a judge block a subpoena from her former in-laws, Reed and Sharon Jacobs. The couple filed the subpoena to collect testimony from her and the return of property belonging to her late husband, Kyle.

Kellie argued that the subpoena was not a legitimate court order and, therefore, should not hold her in contempt. She believes the matter should be addressed in her civil petition rather than probate court.

In her motion, Kellie accused Sharon and Reed of trying to bypass legal procedures to gain ownership of the disputed items, asserting that the subpoena was improperly employed as a shortcut.

She explained that the subpoena required her to present large and potentially unsafe items, including a gun safe, firearms, and a grand piano, at a law firm's office within a short timeframe. Kellie requests the court to dismiss the subpoena and avoid finding her in contempt, per In Touch.

Kellie and her former in-laws have been embroiled in a legal battle regarding her late husband's estate for months now. 

After Kellie declined to serve as the administrator of the estate, Reed and Sharon took on the role and issued a subpoena demanding the return of various items belonging to their late son. 

These items include a gun collection, a Samurai sword, jewelry, baseball card albums, school awards, musical instruments, and Kyle's iPhone and hard drives. 

In response, Kellie filed a petition with the court to resolve the ownership of the disputed property, stating that arguments had arisen about certain personal belongings that Kyle owned before his passing. 

Her attorney noted that some items requested by Kyle's parents are ones Kellie does not possess or whose ownership is contested.

As earlier reported by The Blast, Kellie accused Reed and Sharon of unlawfully taking items that belonged to Kyle from her home after his shocking death. She contended that they did not provide an updated list of belongings they removed from his home.

In their defense, Kyle's parents clarified that Kellie had actually invited them to select items she had set aside for them. They then requested that Kellie help gather Kyle's belongings, highlighting his impressive collection of firearms and swords, particularly his cherished Japanese Samurai sword.

Reed and Sharon also sought to include several luxury items in their request, such as a 1957 J45 Guitar, a Rolex watch, a Garmin watch, a McPherson KOA guitar, and a bin filled with baseball card albums. 

Additionally, they expressed their wish to have Kyle's school awards, a Steinway Grand Model M piano, a viola, and various electronic devices. 

Reed and Sharon's petition also highlighted essential insights regarding the conflicting information presented by Kellie and her legal counsel.

The inconsistencies bordered on the ownership and location of certain items that belonged to Kyle. To that effect, the songwriter's parents recalled that Kellie had previously acknowledged possessing some of Kyle's cherished items, which they are now seeking. 

Additionally, Kyle's parents mentioned possessing a copy of their late son's prenuptial agreement, which clearly outlined the assets owned by his estate. In her response, Kellie argued that the assets she claimed to have included items she either did not possess or for which there was a dispute over ownership.

Kellie's struggles with her former in-laws, Reed and Sharon, surfaced soon after the tragic death of her husband.

The talented guitarist died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound in 2023. Before his passing, Kyle was recognized for his songwriting abilities, having collaborated with various renowned artists.

His clientele includes Garth Brooks, Trace Adkins, Jo Dee Messina, Tim McGraw, Clay Walker, and Kelly Clarkson. Since his death, Reed and Sharon have accused their former daughter-in-law of withholding the singer's property.