The court must find by clear and convincing evidence that the respondent is fully or partially disabled and that the respondent is in need of assistance from the court before a fiduciary can be appointed.
Structure 2021 Tennessee Code
Chapter 1 - Guardianships and Conservatorships Generally
§ 34-1-101. Chapter 1-3 Definitions
§ 34-1-108. Hearings on Petitions — Notice
§ 34-1-118. Persons Receiving Property — Receipt for Property — Filing
§ 34-1-120. When People May Be Appointed Fiduciary — Eligible Persons
§ 34-1-122. Distributions to Persons Other Than Minor — Gift Program
§ 34-1-124. No Fiduciary Appointed — Expunction of Record
§ 34-1-126. Finding of Disablement and Need of Assistance Prerequisite for Appointment of Fiduciary
§ 34-1-127. Least Restrictive Alternative to Be Imposed
§ 34-1-128. Duties of Court Clerk — Records — Index — Deadlines — Notices and Summons
§ 34-1-129. Letters of Conservatorship or Guardianship — Limited
§ 34-1-130. Forms or Instructions — Inventory, Receipts and Expenditures
§ 34-1-131. Examination of Annual Accounting — Report to Judge