Tennessee Code 34-1-109 v2 – When fiduciary’s appointment becomes effective – Evidence of appointment – Liability – Fiduciary oath
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[Effective 7/1/2024]
Terms Used In Tennessee Code 34-1-109 v2
- Affirmed: In the practice of the appellate courts, the decree or order is declared valid and will stand as rendered in the lower court.
- Appeal: A request made after a trial, asking another court (usually the court of appeals) to decide whether the trial was conducted properly. To make such a request is "to appeal" or "to take an appeal." One who appeals is called the appellant.
- Assets: (1) The property comprising the estate of a deceased person, or (2) the property in a trust account.
- Attorney ad litem: means an attorney appointed by the court to act as counsel for the respondent. See Tennessee Code 34-1-101
- Conservatorship: is a proceeding in which a court removes the decision-making powers and duties, in whole or in part, in a least restrictive manner, from a person with a disability who lacks capacity to make decisions in one or more important areas and places responsibility for one or more of those decisions in a conservator or co-conservators. See Tennessee Code 34-1-101
- Court: means any court having jurisdiction to hear matters concerning guardians or conservators. See Tennessee Code 34-1-101
- Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
- Fiduciary: A trustee, executor, or administrator.
- Fiduciary: means a guardian, coguardian, conservator, co-conservator, or qualified trustee as defined in §. See Tennessee Code 34-1-101
- Guardian: A person legally empowered and charged with the duty of taking care of and managing the property of another person who because of age, intellect, or health, is incapable of managing his (her) own affairs.
- Guardian ad litem: means a person meeting the qualifications set forth in §. See Tennessee Code 34-1-101
- Mortgage: The written agreement pledging property to a creditor as collateral for a loan.
- Oath: A promise to tell the truth.
- Oath: includes affirmation. See Tennessee Code 1-3-105
- Person: means any individual, nonhuman entity or governmental agency. See Tennessee Code 34-1-101
- Property: includes both personal and real property. See Tennessee Code 1-3-105
- Property management plan: means the plan submitted by the fiduciary for the investment and management of the property of a minor or person with a disability. See Tennessee Code 34-1-101
- Respondent: means a person who is a minor or is alleged to be a person with a disability for whom a fiduciary is being sought. See Tennessee Code 34-1-101
- written: includes printing, typewriting, engraving, lithography, and any other mode of representing words and letters. See Tennessee Code 1-3-105
I understand the needs and preferences of the respondent are important and should be considered. I will treat the respondent with respect. I will not physically, mentally, sexually, or financially abuse or exploit the respondent.
I will follow the orders of the court. I understand that if an authority is not specifically listed in the court’s order, then I cannot make the decision on behalf of the respondent.
I PROMISE I WILL:
I PROMISE I WILL NOT:
I PROMISE I WILL:
I PROMISE I WILL NOT: