WENDY Williams' family, including her son Kevin Jr., will not file for guardianship of the star amid her serious health issues, per sources.
The former queen of daytime TV has been locked in a bitter legal battle with Wells Fargo over access to her bank accounts, and as The Sun previously reported that case has been rolled over into a guardianship case in a New York state court, with her former manager Bernie Young, 75, vying for control of her and her estate.
Meanwhile, Wendy, 57, has several family members around her who could try to step into the role of guardian, but a close source said they don't believe control over the host's affairs is necessary, as they feel she is capable of handling her own matters.
"Wendy has plenty of people in her orbit that could step in and go up against Bernie for guardianship but the family is adamant- they don't think she needs one," an insider told The Sun.
Wendy's sister Wanda has worked as an attorney and is an advocate for kids alongside the child welfare system in Florida, and their brother Tommy is a teacher.
The famous TV star and her siblings have gotten closer in recent months and have been spotted out together several times as she has been recovering nearby in Florida from health issues.
"No one in her family feels like she needs guardianship in place, they believe she is capable of handling her own life," the source claimed.
Additionally, Wendy's son, Kevin Jr., 21, has power of attorney over his mother, as The Sun previously reported, but is also not filing for guardianship, according to the insider, because neither he nor his mother believes one is necessary.
Sources close to Wendy have insisted that the star's health has been improving since she first moved to Florida to be with family while she recovers from a myriad of medical crises.
GOING FOR CONTROL
Multiple sources told The Sun that Wendy's former manager Bernie, 75, is pursuing guardianship over the ailing star.
Meanwhile, one source exclusively alleged that Bernie, who Wendy fired at the start of this year, used her American Express card to pay for the hiring of attorney Carolyn Wolf at powerhouse law firm Abrams Fensterman, LLP to pursue guardianship over the mom of one.
Carolyn’s impressive bio on the law firm’s website touts her expertise in the field of guardianship cases, along with her specific experience within various focuses of mental health and hygiene law.
Recently, Wendy addressed Bernie in a rare video that she shared to Instagram, in which she accused her axed manager of using her “American Express card to hire an attorney to file a petition against” her.
Wendy’s former manager Bernie has not responded to The Sun’s repeated requests for comment.
IS WENDY OKAY?
As The Sun previously reported, the former daytime presenter has been battling medical problems for some time and ultimately lost The Wendy Williams Show after a months-long absence.
A source close to the show previously told The Sun: “The spark is gone. That Wendy, who for ten years had that spark in her eyes, that cheeky grin and that little wink is not the same now.”
The insider added some days are better than others for the once feisty daytime diva.
“She’s not always functioning like she used to be. She has days where she needs help eating, getting out of bed and getting dressed."
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