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The Beach Boys co-founder suffers from a "major neurodegenerative disorder" which has left him unable to handle his personal and medical decision making. A Los Angeles judge agreed with submissions made by Brian's family three months ago. The family had requested he be placed under a conservatorship due to his cognitive decline and dementia, which they said have worsened since the January death of his wife Melinda at the age of 77. "I find from clear and convincing evidence that a conservatorship of the person is necessary," the judge said.