Judge Rules to Keep 81-Year-Old Beach Boys Co-Founder Under Conservatorship
Brain Wilson's Conservatorship Continues
Conservatorship to Oversee Personal and Medical Care
A California judge has ruled that Brian Wilson, the 81-year-old co-founder of the legendary band the Beach Boys, will remain under a court conservatorship to oversee his personal and medical care.
The ruling comes after a lengthy legal battle between Wilson's daughters and his current wife, Melinda Ledbetter. The daughters had argued that Wilson was not capable of making his own decisions and needed to be placed under a conservatorship to protect his interests.
Ledbetter, on the other hand, had maintained that Wilson was competent and did not need a conservator. She also accused the daughters of trying to take control of Wilson's finances and estate.
The judge ultimately ruled in favor of Wilson's daughters, finding that Wilson was vulnerable to undue influence and needed to be protected.
Brian Wilson is one of the most influential musicians in pop and rock history. He co-founded the Beach Boys in 1961 and wrote or co-wrote many of their biggest hits, including "Good Vibrations," "Pet Sounds," and "God Only Knows."
Wilson has struggled with mental illness and substance abuse throughout his life. He was diagnosed with schizoaffective disorder in the 1970s and has been in and out of treatment for decades.
The conservatorship will give Wilson's daughters control over his personal and medical decisions. They will also be responsible for managing his finances and estate.
The ruling is a setback for Ledbetter, who had hoped to gain control of Wilson's affairs. However, it is unclear if she will appeal the decision.
The conservatorship of Brian Wilson is a complex and controversial issue. It raises questions about the balance between protecting vulnerable adults and respecting their autonomy.
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