A Tennessee judge ruled a subpoena demanding Kellie Pickler return her late husband’s personal items was unenforceable.

Kellie Pickler won a legal victory on November 25, 2025, when a Tennessee judge ruled a subpoena from her late husband Kyle Jacobs’ parents demanding return of personal items like guns, jewelry, instruments, and electronics was unenforceable. The judge called the subpoena "unusual on its face," noting the items were bulky, numerous, and impractical to transport, and void since no formal complaint had been filed. Pickler, who declined to serve as estate administrator, had claimed the items either belonged to her or were unaccounted for, and alleged the parents entered her home without permission. The ruling does not end the dispute, as the parents may pursue the matter in a separate case. Since her husband’s death, Pickler has returned to performing, including a 2024 tribute concert, and sold their Nashville home, moving to a downtown condo.