Kellie Pickler and her former in-laws, Sharon and Reed Jacobs, have splashed across quite a few headlines over the course of the past year, as they have traded motions and subpoenas in an ongoing legal battle over his estate.

But how did things get so bad between them?

Who Was Kellie Pickler's Husband?

Pickler's husband, Kyle Jacobs, was a successful and well-respected songwriter and producer in Nashville.

He died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound in February of 2023. He was 49 years old.

Pickler declined to serve as administrator of his estate following his death, leaving his parents to serve as co-administrators.

Why Is There a Legal Battle Between Kellie Pickler + Her Late Husband's Parents?

The first time the public knew anything was wrong was when Pickler filed suit ag

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