Amid his battle with a “major neurocognitive disorder,” The Beach Boys frontman Brian Wilson has been placed under conservatorship, a judge ruled Thursday.
Judge Gus T. He agreed to guardianship during a hearing Thursday morning, according to Los Angeles County Superior Court website.
“The court finds through clear and convincing evidence that conservatorship of the person is necessary and appropriate because (Wilson) is incapable of caring for his person,” the transcript order said. “Guardianship is the least restrictive alternative necessary to protect the person in custody.”
Wilson did not contest the custody, according to court documents obtained by USA TODAY.
Guardianship of Brian Wilson: Beach Boys singer’s family speaks out about conservatorship amid ‘major neurocognitive disorder’
Wilson’s longtime manager LeeAnn Hard and publicist Jean Sievers, who provided conservatorship, were named conservators.
Regarding Wilson’s medical care, Hard and Sivers were given the authority to “authorize the administration of medications appropriate for the care and treatment” of the musician’s neurocognitive disorder, according to a precise order. Representatives must consult with Wilson’s children about “all material health care decisions relating to” their father.
USA TODAY has reached out to Sievers for comment on the guardianship ruling.
Brian Wilson’s family is speaking out about conservatorship filing
Hard and Sievers filed paperwork with Los Angeles Superior Court in February to become co-conservators for Wilson, court records reviewed by USA TODAY at the time showed. According to the filing, the 81-year-old Beach Boys co-founder was also taking medication to treat dementia, according to a doctor’s affidavit submitted with the petition.
The petition requested that the director and publisher be appointed as Wilson’s conservators to oversee his personal and medical decisions because “Mr. Wilson is unable to properly provide for his personal needs for physical health, food, clothing, or shelter.”
The petition said Wilson’s late wife, Melinda Ledbetter – who was credited with stabilizing his famously turbulent life – managed his daily needs before her death in January.
The singer’s family expressed their approval of the proposed conservatorship in a statement shared on social media at the time, adding that there would be “no drastic changes in the family.”
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“Following the death of Brian’s beloved wife, Melinda, and after careful consideration and consultation between Brian, his seven children, Gloria Ramos, and Brian’s physicians (and consistent with the family processes established by Brian and Melinda), we confirm that longtime Wilson family representatives LeeAnn Hard and Jean Sievers will serve as co-conservators.” For Brian on the person,” the family shared Statement on Instagram.
“Brian will be able to enjoy all his family and friends and continue working on current projects as well as participating in any activities he chooses,” the statement concluded.
Contributing: Naledi Oche, USA Today
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