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RHOBH star Erika Jayne’s ex Tom Girardi’s conservatorship extended as lawyer ‘lacks capacity to make decisions’

REAL Housewives of Beverly Hills star Erika Jayne's disgraced husband Tom Girardi's conservatorship has been extended, The Sun can exclusively reveal.

The 81-year-old lawyer, who is being sued from the families of plane crash victims, was recently diagnosed with "dementia and late-onset Alzheimer's."

Tom Girardi is said to be suffering from memory loss, but his health issues were called into question by the California State Bar
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Tom Girardi is said to be suffering from memory loss, but his health issues were called into question by the California State BarCredit: Getty Images - Getty
His estranged wife, Erika Jayne, filed for divorce in November and is yet to speak publicly about their split
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His estranged wife, Erika Jayne, filed for divorce in November and is yet to speak publicly about their splitCredit: Getty

His because Tom's condition was said to be "affecting his memory, concentration, recall, recognition, communication, logic and understanding."

The California State Bar asked for an independent expert to examine him amid his health issues, believing his conservatorship petition was “filed under highly unusual circumstances."

His alleged victims' lawyers also filed a motion in opposition to the conservatorship appointment, calling the idea a “fraud on the court" and a "sham," insisting no concerns about Tom's health were ever made to his law partners.

They believed the defense was fabricated after U.S. District Judge Thomas Durkin revealed he was referring Tom for criminal investigation. 

Tom appeared on episodes of The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills with his ex Erika
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Tom appeared on episodes of The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills with his ex ErikaCredit: Bravo
Erika and Tom were married for more than two decades and she has since accused him of cheating
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Erika and Tom were married for more than two decades and she has since accused him of cheating

Now, Judge Daniel Juarez has ruled in favor of the conservatorship following a March 15 hearing at a court in LA, extending it until at least June 30.

Court papers claim: "The Court, having read the pleadings on file, having heard oral argument, and after considering all evidence presented, rules and orders...The Objections of the State Bar and Edelson PC to the Petition are overruled.

"The Court finds that the Temporary Conservatee lacks capacity to make health-care decisions."

Tom has been stripped of his law license amid mounting legal and financial issues
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Tom has been stripped of his law license amid mounting legal and financial issuesCredit: Getty

Robert previously opened up about his brother's health, explaining in court documents: "At age 81, Tom's current condition has sadly deteriorated to the point where he cannot care for himself without assistance.

"His short-term memory is severely compromised and, on information and belief, he is often not oriented as to date, time or place."

Robert added that he "has first-hand knowledge that Tom lives alone and can not care for himself."

Back in December, it was reported Tom allegedly  that should have gone to his clients, "including the widows and orphans who lost loved ones in the tragic crash of Lion Air Flight 610."

Reality TV star Erika has since moved out of their shared mansion in Pasadena and into her own home
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Reality TV star Erika has since moved out of their shared mansion in Pasadena and into her own homeCredit: Instagram

He is accused of doing so to continue funding Erika's lavish , according to court documents, although the former couple denied the claims.

The former lawyer, who has been stripped of his license, was held in civil contempt and his  why he couldn’t pay the $2 million he owed to four of his clients.

Erika, 49, filed for divorce in November, and later  - Justice Tricia A. Bigelow - to millions of her social media followers.

The Bravo star wrote on Instagram alongside a grab of messages: "This is Justice Tricia A. Bigelow.

"She was f***ing my husband Tom Girardi and he was paying her Saks bill and paying for her plastic surgery."

One of the text messages reads: "Miss you babe. Makeup sex?"

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Another read: "Tonight was fantastic. Really. But it would be a whole lot better if I were f***ing you."

Erika has now moved out of the luxury mansion they shared in Pasadena  with three bedrooms and two bathrooms.

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