In Nashville, Tennessee, Bryan Seaver – Dolly Parton’s nephew and former head of her security detail – filed an 18‑page response on Monday asking a judge to dismiss the lawsuit filed by the late singer’s estate. The estate, managed by the trust “She’s Alive LLC,” sued Seaver and his security firm, SAPS – Squadron Augmented Protection Services, LLC, on Sept. 22, alleging that Seaver made threats and demanded money after Parton’s death.

Seaver denies all allegations

Seaver’s response to the court rejects the premise of the complaint. He says he never created a “culture of fear” and that the messages the estate calls “threats” were not threats at all. He also denies any “outrageous or oppressive conduct” and points out that some of the alleged threats were met with a light‑hearted “HaHa” from Danny Nozell, a trust executor and Parton’s longtime manager.

“Defendants deny that any of these statements was a threat, deny that they were ‘calculated’ to threaten anyone, and deny that they had or were intended to have a ‘chilling effect’ on any person,” the filing reads.

Estate claims and prior court actions

The estate previously alleged that Seaver’s residence displayed a “no‑trespassing” sign and barbed wire across the front‑door handrails in an effort to avoid service of the lawsuit. In September, a judge issued a temporary restraining order against Seaver and his security company, finding that they had shown a “present and continuing disruption and threat” to the trust.

Seaver told ABC News that a restraining order filed by the estate prevents him from speaking publicly about the case. The estate declined to comment when approached for comment.

Background on Parton’s estate

Dolly Parton, who passed away in August after a brief battle with cancer, left a multimillion‑dollar estate built on her music catalog, Dollywood amusement park, and numerous entrepreneurial ventures. She and her late husband, Carl Dean, had no children, making the management of the estate a significant responsibility for the trust.

Seaver was the individual who announced Parton’s death in a video statement shared on social media, underscoring his close involvement with the family and their business affairs.

Next steps

The next hearing in the dispute between She’s Alive LLC and Seaver is scheduled for Nov. 10. Both parties remain poised to argue their positions before the court, with the outcome set to determine whether the estate’s claims will proceed or be dismissed.

ABC News has reached out to Seaver for further comment.

Original reporting: Brookhaven News – ABC7 New York — read the source article.