Dolly Parton’s estate has filed a lawsuit against her nephew, Bryan Seaver, following his dismissal as head of security for the late singer’s properties. The lawsuit, filed Tuesday, Sept. 22, also resulted in a temporary restraining order against Seaver, according to court records.

Seaver, the son of Parton’s sister Cassie, had worked as her head of security for more than 20 years, following his father Larry Seaver in the position. He also publicly announced Parton’s death on Aug. 25 after the 80-year-old singer died following a brief battle with cancer.

The lawsuit was filed by She’s Alive, LLC, an entity established to manage and protect Parton’s business interests and legacy. Parton’s longtime manager, Danny Nozell, is overseeing the estate’s operations. Court filings allege that Seaver began making threats and demands for money before Parton’s death and that the conduct continued afterward.

According to the filings, Seaver allegedly invoked his military-contractor background, access to weapons, and capacity for violence while pressuring people associated with the estate. The complaint also alleges that he threatened to interfere with Parton’s businesses and damage her brand. Those are allegations made by the estate and have not been established as facts in court.

Seaver and his security company were terminated Sept. 15, according to court documents. His team previously described the dismissal as unexpected and unexplained and said they remained committed to protecting Parton’s family and legacy. Seaver had not publicly responded to the allegations in the lawsuit as of the latest reports.

The termination does not appear to have removed Seaver's interest in Parton’s estate. Documents concerning his dismissal indicate that his status as a beneficiary remains unchanged, while the estate’s legal action seeks to prevent him from interfering with its business operations and personnel.