Former host of NBC’s Tonight Show, Jay Leno, has taken legal steps to protect his wife, Mavis Leno’s financial assets as she battles with dementia. Leno recently filed for a conservatorship of his wife’s estate in a Los Angeles court, as revealed in legal records obtained by E! News.
The documents, submitted on January 26th, disclose Mavis Leno’s medical condition and outline Leno’s petition for a substituted judgment to approve estate planning and implement a testamentary plan on behalf of his wife. The petition seeks to ensure that Mavis’ wishes regarding the disposition of her assets upon her death are realized.
The legal papers state, “Unfortunately, Mavis has been progressively losing capacity and orientation to space and time for several years.” Due to her current condition, Leno has requested to be appointed conservator of his wife’s estate solely for the purpose of filing a petition for substituted judgment on her behalf.
Leno’s actions reflect his commitment to protecting his wife’s financial well-being and ensuring that her desires are respected. The conservatorship will allow him to make decisions in Mavis’ best interests, considering her incapacitated state.
With this legal step, Jay Leno aims to safeguard his wife’s assets and honor her wishes, providing peace of mind during this challenging time.