All funds received by a legal guardian or conservator appointed under this part shall be handled as state funds, be accountable as all other state funds, and be audited annually by the state. All earnings on the funds shall inure to the benefit of the ward. The department shall file a copy of the annual audit with the appointing court.
Structure 2021 Tennessee Code
Title 33 - Mental Health and Substance Abuse and Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
Chapter 4 - Special Rules for Residential Service Recipients
Part 2 - Employees as Guardians and Conservators in State Facilities
§ 33-4-201. Designation of Employee as Legal Guardian or Conservator
§ 33-4-202. Qualifications of Guardian, Conservator or Trustee
§ 33-4-204. Duration of Guardianship or Conservatorship
§ 33-4-205. Funds Received by Guardian or Conservator
§ 33-4-206. Other Assets Received by Guardian or Conservator
§ 33-4-207. Disposition of Assets After Termination of Guardianship or Conservatorship
§ 33-4-210. Coercion of Guardian, Conservator or Trustee — Penalty