The trust and estate of Dolly Parton have been granted a temporary restraining order against the late entertainer’s nephew, Bryan Seaver.

The lawsuit, filed in chancery court, comes after Seaver — who claims to have worked overseas for private military contractors during the Iraq War — was dismissed as head of Parton’s security detail related to her multiple properties.

"An Evening With... Dolly" Gold Celebration

Manager Danny Nozell and Singer/Songwriter Dolly Parton at the Cracker Barrel Music presentation "An Evening With... Dolly" Gold Record Celebration held at Dolly Records/CTK Management on August 10, 2012 in Nashville for her first Gold recording in 11 years and the first Certified Gold Recording in the Cracker Barrel Music Line. 

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