A judge has permitted Brain Wilson’s family to place the Beach Boys star in a conservatorship. The decision follows a filing, in February, by Wilson’s daughters, which noticed a “major neurocognitive disorder” as the reason for their offer; doctors confirmed in court that he is taking medication for dementia.
In a statement in February, Mr. Wilson’s family confirmed that LeeAnn Hard, his business manager, and Jean Sievers, his publicist, and manager, would serve as co-conservators, in line with “family processes” that had been put in place by Mr. Wilson and his wife, who died at their home in Beverly Hills, Califonia.
According to court filings, his wife had served as his healthcare agent at the end of her life. They married in 1995 and had five children. Mr. Wilson credited her with helping to stabilize his life and career.
“Melinda was more than my wife,” Mr. Wilson wrote on Instagram in January when he confirmed her death. “She was my savior. She gave me the emotional security I needed to have a career. She encouraged me to make the music that was closest to my heart. She was my anchor.”
Mr. Wilson has battled for years with mental health challenges, including depression and a schizoaffective disorder diagnosis, which showed itself in auditory hallucinations, even while working on tour and in the studio as the creative force behind the Beach Boys.
As part of the ruling, all seven of Wilson’s children will receive updates and be consulted on healthcare decisions. Wilson, 81, will remain living in his home, and a trust continues to handle his financial assets. Doctors said the move would allow Wilson to keep up his daily routine while ensuring the necessary care. In a statement shared in February, the family added that the arrangement would enable Wilson to “work on current projects as well as participate in any activities he chooses.”
