# Dolly Parton Estate Grants Restraining Order

> Dolly Parton's estate wins restraining order against nephew Bryan Seaver over threats to destroy her legacy.
- Title: Dolly Parton Estate Grants Restraining Order · ABC7 New York
- Summary: Dolly Parton's estate wins restraining order against nephew Bryan Seaver over threats to destroy her legacy. Dolly Parton's estate obtained a temporary…
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- Source: ABC7 New York — https://abc7ny.com/story/dolly-partons-estate-accuses-nephew-threatening-violence-destroy-aunts-legacy/19860683
- Published: 2026-09-23T10:59:11+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
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## Dolly Parton's estate granted restraining order
A Tennessee judge granted Dolly Parton’s estate a temporary restraining order against her nephew Bryan Seaver and his security company.
## Estate accuses nephew of threats
The estate claims Seaver threatened violence and to destroy his aunt’s legacy and business empire in court filings.
## Order restricts Seaver's actions
Seaver and his company must stay 1,000 feet away from She’s Alive property and avoid contact with employees and partners.
## Seaver sent threatening messages
Seaver sent increasingly threatening messages over weeks, including threats to ruin Dolly’s brand partnerships and call himself an international arms dealer.

> I’m going to set up a podcast dedicated to ruining Dolly’s brand partnerships and telling the violations these people have done on us. It’s going to be great. Or f, pay me.
## Seaver's security background
Seaver claimed experience working for private military contractors overseas during the Iraq War as part of his threats.
## Estate terminated Seaver
She’s Alive terminated Seaver and his security company after his 'terrorizing conduct' made their continued retention untenable.
## Hearing scheduled for Oct 7
A hearing is scheduled for October 7 to review the restraining order and its enforcement.
## Key takeaway

Dolly Parton's estate obtained a temporary restraining order against her nephew Bryan Seaver after he threatened violence and to destroy her business empire.