Britney Spears’ dad Jamie ‘demands to be reinstated as co-conservator’ despite star ‘wanting him OUT of role’
BRITNEY Spears' father Jamie "wants to be reinstated as her co-conservator" - despite the singer being "strongly opposed" to the move.
The 68-year-old stepped down as his daughter's conservator in September 2019 due to ill health reasons.
But Jamie has requested for himself and Andrew Wallet - an attorney who once helped oversee 's finances - to resume their duties, claimed.
Andrew had resigned from the role last year.
Jamie asked that he and Andrew have "power to obtain all documents and records" relating to Britney's estate, according to a petition his counsel submitted.
This includes access to "all contracts, information relating to credit cards, bank statements, estate planning documents, receivables, and any and all powers of attorney."
Britney has $2.7 million in cash assets and an estimated $57.4 million in non-cash assets as of December 31, according to the document.
A hearing is thought to have been set for September 16.
Jamie previously said Britney's conservatorship is and called "a joke".
His reported demands come after the Toxic hitmaker said .
Britney wants her manager Jodi Montgomery - who temporarily took over the role in September 2019 - to be her permanent conservator.
Her attorney said: "Britney is strongly opposed to having [Jamie] return as conservator of her person.
"Rather, she strongly prefers to have Ms. Montgomery continue in that role as has done for nearly a year... Britney would like Ms. Montgomery's appointment as conservator of her person to be made permanent."
Documents also stated that " to reflect her current lifestyle and her wishes" - confirming reports that the star no longer wishes to perform at this moment in time.
Why is #freebritney trending and what does the star have to say about her conservatorship?
Britney Spears' conservatorship has sparked outrage among fans, particularly since she herself has made it clear she does not want it to continue in its current form.
It was implemented in 2008 after a series of public meltdowns.
's conservatorship prevents her from controlling her life or having any access to her million-dollar fortune.
Britney's lawyer, Samuel D Ingham III has said that she is "strongly opposed" to Jamie Spears continuing to control her affairs.
Due to health issues last year - which are came after claims of a physical altercation with his grandson Sean Preston - Jamie had stepped down temporarily from his role in Britney's conservatorship.
Britney instead wants Jodi Montgomery, who is a trained conservator, to have permanent control.
Fans of Britney say the 38-year-old superstar is being manipulated and controlled under the grounds of her conservatorship.
Under the hashtag #freebritney, they're calling for the end of her conservatorship
Jamie Spears says Britney's conservatorship is and #FreeBritney movement "is a joke."
The singer as the sole guardian of her legal and financial affairs at an LA courthouse on Wednesday.
Hordes of #FreeBritney supporters had attended the hearing, bearing banners asking for the singer to be "freed" from her conservatorship.
Her ex-husband Jason Alexander was also at the hearing, where he and that the star wants to rekindle their relationship.
After losing her fight, Britney sparked fears over her welfare when she posted a video of herself looking disheveled while listing her favorite things.
Last month, revealed in a rare interview that his of the conservatorship.