Britney Spears’ father Jamie Spears is reportedly stepping down as conservator of her estate, according to a story from TMZ on Thursday. Jamie’s lawyer is reportedly preparing the required papers stating that he is willing to resign from the job, citing the “unremitting target of unjustified attacks” from her supporters and the #FreeBritney movement as the reason for his decision. However, NBC News reports that this is not the situation right now.
Jamie Spears is “ready to stand down” as conservator of his daughter’s inheritance, according to NBC News, but only “when the time is right.” After the first materials from Thursday’s filing led many to believe Jamie would stand down as conservator immediately, his team issued a clarification statement.
“Mr. Spears continues to serve dutifully, and he should not be suspended or removed, and certainly not based on false allegations,” documents filed on Thursday read. “Mr. Spears is willing to step down when the time is right, but the transition needs to be orderly and include a resolution of matters pending before the Court.” The filing also claimed that a petition from Britney’s lawyer Matthew Rosengart to have him removed is filled with many falsehoods.
Jamie also expressed an interest in working with the court to ensure a smooth transition out of his role.
“So, even though he must contest this unjustified Petition for his removal, Mr. Spears intends to work with the Court and his daughter’s new attorney to prepare for an orderly transition to a new conservator,” the documents read. “Regardless of his formal title, Mr. Spears will always be Ms. Spears’ father, he will always love her unconditionally, and he will always look out for her best interests.”
Britney and her lawyer have expressed their desire to end the conservatorship altogether rather than look for a new conservator to replace Jamie.
