LOS ANGELES (CelebrityAccess) — Music legend and Beach Boys co-founder Brian Wilson has been placed under a conservatorship following by a Los Angeles court.
USA Today reported that Judge Gus T. May approved the plan for guardianship during a hearing on Thursday, responding to a petition that said Wilson, who is 81, was unable to “properly provide for his own personal needs for physical health, food, clothing or shelter.”
“The court finds from clear and convincing evidence that a conservatorship of the person is necessary and appropriate in that (Wilson) is unable to care for (his) person,” the judge ruled. “The conservatorship is the least restrictive alternative needed for the protection of conservatee.”
LeeAnn Hard, Wilson’s longtime manager, and his and publicist Jean Sievers, were named his conservators.
Wilson’s family announced plans to seek a conservatorship for last month. In a statement released in February, a rep for the family said:
Following the passing of Brian’s beloved wife Melinda, after careful consideration and consultation among Brian, his seven children, Gloria Ramos, and Brian’s doctors (and consistent with family processes put in place by Brian and Melinda), we are confirming that longtime Wilson family representatives LeeAnn Hard and Jean Sievers will serve as Brian’s co-conservators of the person.
This decision was made to ensure that there will be no extreme changes to the household and Brian and the children living at home will be taken care of and remain in the home where they are cared for by Gloria Ramos and the wonderful team at the house who have been in place for many years helping take care of the family.
Brian will be able to enjoy all of his family and friends and continue to work on current projects as well as participate in any activities he chooses.
