Kellie Pickler and her former in-laws have splashed across quite a few headlines over the course of the past few months, 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 at the time.

Following his death, Pickler declined to serve as administrator of his estate, leaving his parents, Sharon and Reed Jacobs, 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 file

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