Brian Wilson of The Beach Boys will be placed in a conservatorship as he battles a “severe neurocognitive disorder,” a judge ruled Thursday.
Judge Gus T. May approved the conservatorship at a hearing Thursday morning, according to the Los Angeles County Superior Court website.
“The court finds from clear and convincing evidence that a conservatorship is necessary and appropriate because (Mr. Wilson) is unable to care for Mr. Wilson,” the hearing minutes read. There is. “A conservatorship is the least restrictive alternative to guardianship protection.”
Wilson did not object to the conservatorship, according to court documents obtained by USA TODAY.
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Mr. Wilson’s longtime manager, LeeAnne Heard, and publicist Jean Sievers, who filed for the conservatorship, have been appointed guardians.
Regarding Wilson’s medical care, Heard and Sievers are authorized to follow minute-by-minute instructions and “authorize the administration of medications appropriate for the care and treatment” of the musician’s neurocognitive disorder. Deputies must consult with Wilson’s children regarding their father’s “major medical decisions.”
USA TODAY reached out to Sievers for comment on the conservatorship ruling.
Brian Wilson’s family speaks out about guardianship filing
Mr. Heard and Mr. Sievers filed papers in February in Los Angeles Superior Court to become joint guardians of Mr. Wilson, according to court records reviewed by USA TODAY at the time. The 81-year-old Beach Boys co-founder was also taking medication for dementia, according to a doctor’s statement submitted with the application.
The petition states that because “Mr. Wilson is unable to adequately meet his personal needs, including physical health, food, clothing, and shelter,” the manager and publicist serve as guardians to oversee Mr. Wilson’s personal and medical decisions. We are requesting that a person be appointed.
The petition states that Mr. Wilson’s late wife, Melinda Ledbetter, who he credits with stabilizing his famously turbulent life, provided for Mr. Wilson’s daily needs until his death in January. It was written that he was in control.
The singer’s family expressed support for the proposed conservatorship in a statement shared on social media at the time, adding: “There are no drastic changes in the family.”
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“Following the passing of Brian’s beloved wife Melinda, after careful consideration and consultation with Brian, his seven children, Gloria Ramos, Brian’s doctors (and following family procedures established by Brian and Melinda),… In agreement), we confirm that long-time Wilson family representatives will: Leanne Heard and Jean Sievers serve as co-conservators of Mr. Brian. ” the family said in a statement on Instagram.
“Brian will be able to enjoy spending time with all of his family and friends and continue working on his current projects as well as participate in any activities of his choosing,” the statement concluded.
Contributed by Naledi Ushe, USA TODAY
