Jay Leno seen in Beverly Hills after legal ruling over dementia-stricken wife

Jay Leno has been spotted out running errands in Beverly Hills after he was granted conservatorship of his wife, Mavis.

The former talk show host was seen collecting food from a local restaurant just hours after a court gave him rights as his wife's conservator amid her battle with dementia. Jay, 73, wore a pale blue denim shirt and dark blue jeans teamed with black shoes as he stepped out of his Fiat 500 to collect the meal.

Back in January, Jay filed a petition with the Los Angeles Superior Court to become Mavis' conservator after she was left incapable of handling her affairs anymore due to her illness. The hearing saw Mavis' lawyer agree with the conservatorship.

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People reported that Jay was addressed by the judge in the courtroom as he said: "Everything you're doing is right. I totally understand this is a difficult period." Jay confirmed to the court that he was in the process of inspecting Mavis' will and planning her estate.

A filing from Mavis' attorney Ronald Ostin last week detailed how her illness had diminished her mental state and brought sadness to their otherwise "perfect" 43 year marriage. He said: "According to (Mavis’) neurologist, Dr. Hart Cohen, she has advanced dementia, sometimes does not know her husband Jay, nor her date of birth.

"She has lots of disorientation, will ruminate about her parents who have both passed and her mother who died about 20 years ago." Dr Cohen also told Mr Ostin that Jay "loves his wife very much and wanted to bring this matter out of respect to her."

Mr Ostin also confirmed that he had reviewed Dr Cohen's medical records and spoken with Mavis privately. He said: "We had a long opportunity to speak with each other and we spoke about her wishes and desires about the proceeding (the conservatorship) and about her testamentary wishes.

"Ms. Leno was a delightful person, and although it was clear she had cognitive impairment, she still has a charming personality and could communicate. She expressed a desire to vote and told me a little about her philanthropic work."

In their court filing Jay’s attorneys state that Mavis "lacks the necessary capacity to execute the estate plan' due to her 'major neurocognitive disorders (including dementia). Jay is fully capable of continuing his support for Mavis's physical and financial needs as he has throughout their marriage. Jay desires to execute an estate plan, including a revocable trust and will, which will provide for Mavis and Mavis's brother and her sole living heir aside from Jay."

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