Brian Wilson's Family Seeks Conservatorship for Beach Boys Legend Following Death of His Wife

The musician reportedly suffers from a "major neurocognitive disorder (such as dementia)," according to the filing

The family of Brian Wilson, the co-founder of The Beach Boys, filed for a conservatorship this week. According to the filing, the musician, 81, is suffering from a “major neurocognitive disorder (such as dementia).”

“Following the passing of Brian’s beloved wife Melinda, after careful consideration and consultation among Brian, his seven children, Gloria Ramos and Brian’s doctors (and consistent with family processes put in place by Brian and Melinda), we are confirming that longtime Wilson family representatives LeeAnn Hard and Jean Sievers will serve as Brian’s co-conservators of the person,” Wilson’s family said in a statement to PEOPLE Thursday.

“This decision was made to ensure that there will be no extreme changes to the household and Brian and the children living at home will be taken care of and remain in the home where they are cared for by Gloria Ramos and the wonderful team at the house who have been in place for many years helping take care of the family,” the statement continued.

According to Slate, Ramos is Wilson's housekeeper.

Wilson's family added that the legendary musician can still "enjoy all of his family and friends and continue to work on current projects as well as participate in any activities he chooses.”

In the court filing, obtained by PEOPLE, Wilson’s team notes that he is “unable to properly provide for his or her personal needs for physical health, food, clothing, or shelter.”

His wife, Melinda Wilson, died on Jan. 30 at 77, and helped him through his mental illness. According to the documents, she “attended to Mr. Wilson's vdaily living needs, as Mr. Wilson is unable to properly p -

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rovide for his own personal needs for physical health, food, clothing, or shelter” and that the singer had an “Advance Health Care Directive” naming Melinda the “agent” for his health care.

Since the directive did not list a successor to Melinda, Wilson’s team asked the court to appoint a conservator. Sievers and Hard were proposed as the co-conservators because they “have had a close relationship with Mr. and Mrs. Wilson for many years, and Mr. Wilson trusts them.” Hard is also Wilson’s “agent under his power of attorney.”

Hard and Siever’s intent is to “ensure that all of Mr. Wilson's daily living needs are satisfied and he has the best possible care while remaining in his home,” according to the filing.

According to the documents, Wilson would not be able to attend a court hearing. “He is easily distracted, often even when aware of surroundings, and its purpose,” his doctor wrote. “Often makes spontaneous irrelevant or incoherent utterances. Has very short attention span and while unintentionally disruptive, is frequently unable to maintain decorum appropriate to the situation.” His doctor added that Wilson is taking medication that slows the “progression of illness.”

Wilson and Melinda married in 1995 and adopted Dakota Rose, Daria Rose, Delanie Rose, Dylan and Dash together. When announcing her death, Wilson called her his “savior.”

A court hearing is scheduled for April 26, according to the documents. 

Wilson also has two daughters, Carnie and Wendy, from his first marriage.

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