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Judge dismisses Dolly Parton estate lawsuit against her nephew

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Dolly Parton’s nephew speaks out amid dispute with aunt's estate
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ByKatie Kindelan
November 10, 2026, 1:25 PM

A Tennessee judge on Monday dismissed a lawsuit brought by Dolly Parton's estate against her nephew and former security guard, Bryan Seaver.

The judge dismissed the lawsuit without prejudice after Parton's estate, led by her longtime manager Danny Nozell, requested its voluntary dismissal last week.

Parton died in August at age 80 after what her family described as a "brief battle with cancer."

This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.

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