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Jay Leno petitions for conservatorship of his wife's estate as she lives with dementia

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Jay Leno filed a petition requesting a conservatorship over his wife Mavis Leno's estate.

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Los Angeles Times
Jay Leno files for conservatorship for wife Mavis who has dementia (opens Los Angeles Times)
Published Jan 26, 2024
Los Angeles Times's feed description
It's unclear when Mavis Leno, 77, began suffering from dementia. 'Jay is fully capable of continuing support for Mavis's physical and financial needs, as he has throughout their marriage,' a court filing said.
Fox News
Jay Leno files for conservatorship over wife Mavis' estate following her dementia diagnosis (opens Fox News)
Published Jan 26, 2024
Fox News's feed description
Jay Leno claimed wife Mavis hasn't managed finances during their marriage, and now suffers from a "major neurocognitive disorders (including dementia.)"
NBC Los Angeles
Jay Leno files for conservatorship over wife Mavis Leno's estate (opens NBC Los Angeles)
Published Jan 26, 2024
NBC Los Angeles's feed description
Jay Leno has filed papers to establish a conservatorship over his wife Mavis Leno’s estate, explaining that she suffers from dementia and is unable to execute a plan for the disposition of her assets.
UPI
Reports: Jay Leno files for conservatorship for ailing wife Mavis (opens UPI)
Published Jan 26, 2024
UPI's feed description
Comedian Jay Leno has filed for conservatorship for his wife Mavis, who reportedly is suffering from Alzheimer's disease.
NBC News
Jay Leno files for conservatorship of his wife's estate; petition says spouse of 43 years suffering from dementia (opens NBC News)
Published Jan 26, 2024
NBC News's feed description
The petition states that his wife, Mavis Leno, is unable to execute an estate plan.
New York Post
Jay Leno files conservatorship over wife after Alzheimer’s diagnosis: report (opens New York Post)
Published Jan 26, 2024
New York Post's feed description
The pair have been married for over four decades.
Salon
Jay Leno files for conservatorship over wife due to her worsening dementia (opens Salon)
Published Jan 26, 2024
Salon's feed description
"Unfortunately, Mavis has been progressively losing capacity," Leno's petition details
Hiawatha World Online
Jay Leno applies for conservatorship over wife after dementia diagnosis (opens Hiawatha World Online)
Published Jan 27, 2024
Hiawatha World Online's feed description
Jay Leno has applied for conservatorship over his dementia-stricken wife Mavis.
ABC 7 Los Angeles
Jay Leno files for conservatorship over wife who has dementia (opens ABC 7 Los Angeles)
Published Jan 27, 2024
ABC 7 Los Angeles's feed description
Comedian Jay Leno is seeking a conservatorship over his 77-year-old wife, Mavis Leno, who has dementia.
CBS News
Jay Leno files for conservatorship over his wife's estate due to her dementia (opens CBS News)
Published Jan 27, 2024
CBS News's feed description
The comedian filed for a conservatorship over the estate of his wife of 43 years, Mavis Leno, after she was diagnosed with dementia, according to court documents.
Entertainment Weekly
Jay Leno files for conservatorship for wife after dementia diagnosis (opens Entertainment Weekly)
Published Jan 27, 2024
Entertainment Weekly's feed description
Jay Leno has filed for a conservatorship over his wife Mavis' estate following her dementia diagnosis so that he can create 'managed assets' for her.
WOWK Charleston
Jay Leno’s wife diagnosed with dementia; comedian files for conservatorship (opens WOWK Charleston)
Published Jan 27, 2024
WOWK Charleston's feed description
Comedian Jay Leno has filed to be the conservator of his wife’s estate following her dementia diagnosis.
WMUR
Jay Leno petitions for conservatorship of his wife's estate as she lives with dementia (opens WMUR)
Published Jan 29, 2024
WMUR's feed description
Jay Leno filed a petition requesting a conservatorship over his wife Mavis Leno's estate.
Blaze Media
Jay Leno files for conservatorship over wife's estate amid her dementia battle (opens Blaze Media)
Published Jan 28, 2024
Blaze Media's feed description
Jay Leno filed for a conservatorship over his wife’s estate as she continues to battle dementia. On Friday, Leno filed for conservatorship over the estate of Mavis Leno at Stanley Mosk Courthouse in Los Angeles, California.
Independent Journal Review
Jay Leno Files for Conservatorship of Wife’s Estate After Devastating Dementia Diagnosis (opens Independent Journal Review)
Published Jan 28, 2024
Independent Journal Review's feed description
Jay Leno has revealed the crisis stalking his wife of 43 years, Mavis, as he asks for a conservatorship of the estate.
New York Post
Jay Leno breaks silence on filing for conservatorship over wife Mavis, her Alzheimer’s diagnosis (opens New York Post)
Published Jan 29, 2024
New York Post's feed description
The former late-night host, 73, filed for conservatorship over his wife, Mavis Leno, on Friday.

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