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Singer Britney Spears has had control of her estate and her own welfare taken from her, under order of a court.Singer Britney Spears has had control of her estate and her own welfare taken from her, under order of a court.
The pop star and her assets have been placed under the "conservatorship" of her father, James Spears.The pop star and her assets have been placed under the "conservatorship" of her father, James Spears.
Ms Spears was admitted to a psychiatric hospital on Thursday, after a highly publicised descent into drink, drugs and personal problems.Ms Spears was admitted to a psychiatric hospital on Thursday, after a highly publicised descent into drink, drugs and personal problems.
A court creates a conservatorship when a person cannot care for himself or herself or handle their own affairs.A court creates a conservatorship when a person cannot care for himself or herself or handle their own affairs.
Court commissioner Reva Goetz said Ms Spears would be under conservatorship until 4 February, when another hearing will be held.
The conservators will have power over the singer's liquid assets and can bar people from visiting her, officials said.