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Topics: Celebrity, News, Khloe Kardashian
Madison Burgess
Topics: Celebrity, News, Khloe Kardashian
Tristan Thompson has reportedly filed for a limited conservatorship for his 19-year-old brother, Amari.
The 35-year-old Canadian-American basketball player has been the legal guardian of his sibling since their mother Andrea suddenly died in 2023 of a heart attack.
According to documents obtained by PEOPLE Magazine, the paperwork requesting a conservatorship was filed on Monday (27 April).
As per the filing, Amari 'suffers from an intellectual disability and developmental delay and is unable to take care of his personal needs'.
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He is 'unable to live independently and relies on' Tristan to take care of him, as well as being 'unable to handle any financial transactions'.
The documents reportedly state that the 19-year-old 'does not object to the proposed conservator,' aka his brother, and 'does not wish to contest the establishment of a conservatorship'.
Amari also has epilepsy as well as other medical conditions that need constant support and mean he's 'unable to take care of himself or seek gainful employment'.
As mentioned, Tristan, who shares two children, True, eight, and Tatum, three, with his ex Khloé Kardashian, was granted legal guardianship of his brother in 2024, before the teenager turned 18.
The former NBA player spoke to PEOPLE last year about the 'village' of support he and his brother have, as well as two 'awesome' full-time caregivers.
He said, "Amari is fully disabled, so he doesn't talk or walk on his own, so everything is assisted. They've been a blessing and angels in disguise, especially with my mom passing away, being able to meet two amazing human beings that really helped me with this journey".
The sportsman continued: "Because you need a village. When you have family members that go through stuff, it doesn't take one person. You need a village to help build everyone up and pick everyone up because some days are tougher than others. So I've been very fortunate with that."
A limited conservatorship provides support for adults with developmental disabilities while allowing them to maintain independence.
As per California Courts, a judge may only appoint a limited conservator for a person with a developmental disability if the judge determines, by clear and convincing evidence, that it's necessary to promote and protect the person’s wellbeing.
In previous court documents, which allowed Tristan to become Amari's legal guardian, he said: "[I want] to ensure that Amari continues to have a happy and fulfilling life and to provide him with the best care possible."
Tyla has contacted a representative for Thompson for comment.