Meghan Markle's half-brother 'in legal bid to get Britney-style conservatorship for dad'

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Meghan Markle's half brother Thomas Junior, 55, is attempting to gain control of their dad's business and legal dealings, according to reports.

Thomas Jr and Meghan's father, Thomas Senior, is currently recovering from a stroke. As a result, Thomas Junior has lodged an application for "a conservatorship" while his dad recovers.

If granted, the bid for conservatorship would allow Tom Jr to assume control of all business and legal affairs, including a court case in which the former Hollywood lighting engineer is suing British photographer Jeff Rayner.The legal battle is over photos taken before Meghan's marriage to the Duke of Sussex.

It is claimed the pictures had a detrimental effect on Thomas Snr's relationship with his daughter, Meghan. A bid for conservatorship came to light in documents filed about the case against Rayner.Thomas Jr told the court he was taking measures to obtain control of legal arrangements that would see him step in for his dad, who had fallen ill.The bid for conservatorship mirrors a similar arrangement between popstar Britney Spears and her father, who assumed control over his daughter's affairs after concerns with the singer's health.The relationship between Britney and her dad became global news as she battled to regain control over financial assets and life decisions that had been out of her hands for over a decade.The plan for Thomas Snr made by his son is thought to be less intense.