Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Gus T. May approved a request for a conservatorship for Beach Boys star, Brian Wilson, Thursday.
The judge agreed that the Beach Boys founder and music legend should be placed under a court-ordered conservatorship in order to manage his personal, and medical decisions after doctors confirmed he suffered from “major neurocognitive disorder.” The petition was filed by family of the 81-year-old star. Wilson’s two longtime representatives, publicist Jean Sievers and manager LeeAnn Hard, have been officially declared his conservators, according to the Associated Press.
Former Beach Boy Brian Wilson performs at the 36th annual New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, April 24, 2005. The Festival continues through May 1. REUTERS/David Rae Morris drm
The conservatorship was deemed necessary after the death of Wilson’s wife, Melinda Ledbetter Wilson, in January, as she had handled most of his personal affairs and finances until the time of her passing. Wilson’s battle with dementia has continued to take a toll, according to the Associated Press.
“I find from clear and convincing evidence that a conservatorship of the person is necessary,” May said at the brief hearing, May 9.
Former Beach Boy Brian Wilson holds his award backstage at the 47th annual Grammy Awards at the Staples Center in Los Angeles February 13, 2005. Wilson won for Best Rock Instrumental Performance for “Mrs. O’Leary’s Cow.
(L-R) Bruce Johnston, Al Jardine, Mike Love and Brian Wilson of The Beach Boys appear together for the first time in ten years on the rooftop of Capitol Records in Los Angeles, June 13, 2006. The Beach Boys’ seminal 1966 album “Pet Sounds” and #1 single “Good Vibrations” both celebrate 40th anniversaries this year, with each being re-released in special commemorative editions. REUTERS/Chris Pizzello (UNITED STATES)
The judge agreed that the evidence that was presented demonstrated that Wilson consented to the arrangement, and lacks the capacity to make important health care decisions on his own accord.
There were no significant objections raised at the time of the hearing that would suggest any conflict surrounding this matter.
Brian Wilson of The Beach Boys signs a copy of the band’s album “Pet Sounds” for a fan during a reunion of the surviving members on the rooftop of Capitol Records in Los Angeles, June 13, 2006. REUTERS/Chris Pizzello
Singer Brian Wilson (L) performs with his daughters Carnie (2nd from L) Wendy (R) and China Phillips (C) of “Wilson Phillips” during the conclusion of an all-star tribute concert for the former Beach Boys great at New York’s Radio City Music Hall March 29, 2001.
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Two of the stars daughters, Carnie and Wendy Wilson, best known for forming the singing group Wilson Phillips, made a request through their attorney. They asked that all of Wilson’s seven children be added to the group text chain of discussions about their father, and that they all be consulted regarding medical matters and decisions related to his health. The judge granted the stipulation to the conservatorship without issue, according to the Associated Press. (RELATED: The Beach Boys Founder Brian Wilson Makes Tragic Announcement)
Wilson’s long-lasting career in the music industry included megahits such as “God Only Knows,” “I Get Around,” “Surf’s Up” and “Good Vibrations.”