conservatorship

In a surprise filing Thursday, Bessemer Trust asked to be removed from its planned role as co-conservator of the pop icon's estate, citing her remarks in court last month.

Addressing a judge personally for the first time, the pop star called for an end to her long-running conservatorship.

Pop icon Britney Spears is scheduled to speak in court on Wednesday as part of her ongoing conservatorship case. Here's a guide to help understand why she's there and what's going on.