Jay Leno is officially granted conservatorship of his dementia stricken wife ... trends now
Jay Leno has been officially granted conservatorship of his wife Mavis Leno due to her ongoing battle with dementia.
People reported that during a hearing earlier today at Los Angeles Superior Court, Mavis' lawyer said she was in agreement with the conservatorship.
The ex-Tonight Show host petitioned Los Angeles Superior Court in January to be appointed her conservator because her condition makes her unable to handle her own affairs.
In court on Tuesday the judge agreed, saying: 'I think she's in the least restrictive environment. I think she's in very good care with Mr. Leno.'
The outlet reported that she addressed Leno, 73, saying: 'Everything you're doing is right. I totally under this is a difficult period', before confirming he was fit to be her conservator.
The ex-Tonight Show host petitioned Los Angeles Superior Court in January to be appointed her conservator. The couple are seen here last week
The couple are seen in one of their earlier photos from 1979 as they attend the taping of The Merv Griffin Show in Beverly Hills
The couple have been married for 43 years after tying the knot in 1980
Leno also told the court that he was in the process of estate planning and inspecting his wife's will.
In a filing last week that supported Leno's petition, her attorney Ronald Ostrin said her diminishing mental capacity had brought sadness to their otherwise 'perfect' marriage of 43 years.
‘According to (Mavis’) neurologist, Dr. Hart Cohen, she has advanced dementia, sometimes does not know her husband Jay, nor her date of birth,’ Ostrin said.
’She has lots of disorientation,
