Jay Leno files for conservatorship for wife, Mavis who has dementia (Los Angeles Times).
The article discusses comedian Jay Leno’s filing for conservatorship over his wife Mavis Leno’s estate due to her dementia diagnosis. Jay Leno seeks to establish a trust to ensure Mavis’s care, given her incapacity to execute the estate plan. The couple’s financial matters have historically been managed by Jay, who also intends to provide for Mavis’s brother, her only living heir besides Jay. The article notes Mavis’s contributions to women’s rights activism and her involvement with the Feminist Majority Foundation. Additionally, it mentions Jay Leno’s recent health issues, including burns from a gasoline fire and injuries from a motorcycle crash. The piece provides insight into the couple’s history, including Jay’s tenure on “The Tonight Show” and controversies surrounding his departure and return to the show. The article includes quotes from Mavis defending Jay’s decisions regarding the show’s transition. The hearing on the conservatorship matter is scheduled for April 9.
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