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Celebrities who suffered a legal guardianship like Britney Spears
The artist Amanda Bynes, Brian Wilson, member of The Beach Boys and Joni Mitchell, also faced a legal cycle that deprived them of their freedom.
The #FreeBritney caused a stir in 2021. This movement generated an impact in society, causing compassion for the American singer Britney Spears, who pursued a judicial fight to choose and guide her own life and home, after being placed under the tutelage of her father, James Spears, on February 1, 2008.
If we refer to what a guardianship is, we mention what the site of the Judicial Branch of the State of California states, where it is stated that a guardianship is a course of legal transaction in which an adjudicator designates an individual or association, qualified as "guardian", to become the person in charge of a person, unable to act on their own welfare.
Britney's case: 10 years under guardianship
In California there are two types of guardianship, the first is Lanterman-Petris-Short (LSP), this is applied in cases of adults with real medical problems that require extremely special care, for example, if the person lives in repressive conditions.
The second guardianship is the testamentary guardianship, this is divided in turn into restricted guardianship and a general guardianship.
A general guardianship, It could be forced on a person of legal age who cannot take responsibility for himself, much less his finances, or if there are people who can take advantage of this.
For more than 10 years, Britney was under general guardianship. In this case, the Los Angeles Superior Court appointed James as the vocalist's personal guardian and appointed attorney, Andrew Wallet, as guardian of his legacy. However, in 2019, Britney's father was appointed guardian of the famous estate.
In the documentary Britney vs. Spears was observed that, until that year, he could decide on his physical and emotional well-being.
He had the power to decide some psychiatric treatments, food, clothing, transportation, and other things as well. Even the choice to leave an IUD (intrauterine contraceptive device).
“ I have lived in shock and I have been traumatized. I just want my life back (...) so this guardianship has done me more harm than good," said Britney, under a hearing held in June 2021.
In November 2021, Judge Brenda Penny was able to support Britney, and her father was removed from guardianship. John Zabel, a certified public accountant, was appointed as the new interim guardian of his estate.
Britney's legitimate group claims this is just the beginning; They added that the actions will also include making inquiries to establish the amount that James Spears benefited from this legal agreement.
Other celebrities who have lived in a legal guardianship
However, Spears' story is very different from being the only one. Among the great celebrities, there are a few cases of judicial protection for the reasons discussed above. Some have been helpful to them, others not so much.
Amanda Bynes
Amanda Bynes is remembered in numerous ways, one of which is as one of the most splendid child stars on the Nickelodeon television network.
She is also recognized by the 90s shows like All that and The Amanda Show, or as the actress who declared her retirement in the middle of a psychological well-being emergency, which she documented via Twitter.
It was during this last stage when the animator's family requested legal protection.
As the application made under the gaze of the California Superior Court in September 2013 indicated, her parents, Lynn and Richard Bynes, were concerned for Amanda's psychological well-being.
According to the statements, the actress was in a street circumstance in California, in addition to having made a series of banking movements to third parties.
The petition commented on details of the reasons why the actress damaged her freedom, she said that her parents were deeply concerned, since she represents a "great danger to herself", to others and to property.
Furthermore, at the time she was awarded to a mental clinic in California against her will.
For this reason, Lynn Bynes became Amanda's tutor. First in 2013 and then forever in 2014. The lady got the mentoring arrangement with control over her Amanda, as a person, that is, over her own life and her clinical care.
As is the ability to control his legacy, estimated at $5 million. However, over time, the guardianship went through certain changes.
The vocalist regained command over her dominance in 2017, despite continuing under her mother's care on medical and life-related issues. This legal situation was prolonged, after the election of a judge destined for the fall in California in September 2021.
In 2023, they will have to present a report on Amanda's health, to define the future of this situation.
Amanda's lawyer, David Esquibias, in a meeting with People Magazine magazine, explained that the guardianship does not have an end date, since it is extended step by step and will end when it is no longer the most suitable option for her.
Currently, the actress lives with her partner, with whom she recently entered the world of rap. In 2020, it was his last appearance on networks, when he published a photo with an alleged heart-shaped facial tattoo. Parents indicate that she has shown surprising improvement and remains calm and sober.
Brian wilson
Brian Wilson, participant and co-founder of the Beach Boys, lives under a legitimate guardianship since his family needed to protect him from Eugene Landy, a false "therapist" who exploited the artist's resources for a long time.
This began in 1964, when it was determined that Brian had depression and schizophrenia after he had defected from a visit he attempted with the Beach Boys.
In 1976 Brian's mental impairment was notorious. The psychologist Landy, agreed on the scene for the interpreter's family and carried out a 24-hour procedure, better known as milieu therapy.
At first, Wilson showed great evolution, lost kilos and became a healthy person, but, soon after, everything changed, and the supposed specialist began to exploit his client's weakness.
Together they created an association "Brains and Genius" in 1973. Landy benefited tremendously from Wilson's musical dealings. During that time, the Beach Boy went so far as to write an autobiographical book, and the proceeds were shared with the so-called wellness expert.
For the next nine years, Brian resided in Dandy's offices, where he was not allowed to speak to anyone in his family or the gang, and if he did, he was under observation.
At that time, Prime Time Live columnist Diane Sawyer received information from witnesses who lived with him that the writer was receiving large doses of drugs that restricted his speech and mobility.
In the mid-1990s, Carl, his brother, and his cousins, Mike and Stan Love, petitioned a Supreme Court judge for guardianship of the artist and musician, resulting in his removal from Landy.
The psychologist, some time later, lost his permission to work as an analyst, due to mistreatment with different patients and his bad behavior.
Although the details of his guardianship were not disclosed, Jerome Billet was later discovered to be his first guardian and then, in about 1995, Mandy, Brian's second marriage, assumed control of that arrangement.
Joni mitchell
Roberta Joan Anderson, famous Canadian singer, also known as Joni Mitchell, suffered a major health crisis in 2015. On March 31 of that year, she was hospitalized for complications related to a mental aneurysm at the University of California Los Angeles (UCLA) Medical Center, according to Closer magazine.
Since she lived alone in Los Angeles, California, it took them a bit of work to locate her. He also suffers from a rare skin disease called Morgellon s. This situation quite a lot for the famous 71-year-old at the time.
Consequently, his fragile state of well-being and his clear loneliness, led his friend Leslie Morris, to request the tutelage of one of the best symbols of music of the time of Bob Dylan in that same year.
Morris constantly insisted that she was concerned for her friend's well-being, and that she would make the necessary medical decisions.
Later, at a hearing in May of that year, Leslie finally managed to be appointed as the artist's guardian. According to the court records, she had to take care of his care, sustenance and support, but that she would not be authorized to handle his money or property without a court order.
According to this request, the guardianship was to end on July 8 of that same year. However, it appears that the artist spoke well of the guardianship with Rebecca Thyne, the legal advisor who handled the case.
The same lawyer, Rebecca Thyne, assured that the singer was not in the capacity to make certain decisions.
He stated that, although Mitchell had come a long way, the statements of the nervous system specialist, Paul Vespa, demonstrated that he does not have the ability to make informed clinical decisions.
In this case, the guardianship was maintained, and Leslie Morris continued to serve as guardian during her recovery. At 78, Joni continues to enjoy her life and receive some honors for her important artistic profession.
The Britney Spears case has shed light on how legal guardianships are handled in the realm of famous personalities.
