Britney Spears Parents Take Control and Restrain Lutfi

Britney Spears parents have made it clear at a court hearing today that they believe Sam Lutfi’s influence has placed their daughter and her assets at risk. Jamie and Lynne Spears are asking the Los Angeles court for a temporary conservatorship, so they can make medical decisions for their daughter, and decisions regarding her finances.

Sam Lutfi says he is "appalled and disgusted" that the parents have gone to court, adding that "Britney is in control of her assets and her business manager (Lutfi) is in control of her assets." Lutfi says his lawyers are discussing his legal options.

Britney is currently at the UCLA psychiatric unit, her current status is "gravely disabled," which means she is not capable of caring for herself, and she is not competent to make decisions regarding her financial affairs. Lutfi’s statements contradict the psychiatrist conclusion.

A Los Angeles court commissioner agreed with Britney Spears parents, and has placed Britney Spears and her estate under temporary conservatorship. Britney’s financial assets, and other holdings, will be managed by a conservator. The conservators are Britney’s father Jamie Spears and attorney Andrew Wallet.

The judge did not appoint a conservator to make medical decisions on behalf of Brit because the necessary paperwork was not filed. The conservatorship that was filed will only be in effect until Monday.

The conservators who were appointed to manage Britney’s assets have broad authority, including changing the locks to her house and keeping out anyone they want, like Sam Lutfi.

The judge granted the conservators, Jamie Spears and a lawyer co-conservators, have the power to hire 24-hour security at her house, access her medical records and communicate with treating physicians.

They also have the power to make any decisions on her behalf, and can revoke any contracts she may have made recently, which might include the new Mercedes she just bought. You might remember the Mercedes Britney nearly drove off a cliff the other day.

The commissioner also heard a motion for a restraining order today from Spears’ parents, and found, in effect, that Lutfi has been harassing Britney, so he issued an order for a civil harassment restraining order. This will effectively bar Lutfi from going to the hospital.

The restraining order is in effect for 22 days. This is one of many restraining orders issued against Lutfi. This restraining order now ends the battle for control of Britney that has been raging between Lutfi, and Britney’s parents. Lutfi had no right to get between Britney and her parents in the first place.