Tennessee § 34-2-103 - Priority of persons to be considered.
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§ 34-2-103. Priority of persons to be considered.
Subject to the court's determination of what is in the best interests of the minor, the court shall consider the following persons in the order listed for appointment of the guardian: The parent or parents of the minor; The person or persons designated by the parent or parents in a will or other written document; Adult siblings of the minor; Closest relative or relatives of the minor; and Other person or persons. Acts 1992, ch. 794, § 36; T.C.A. § 34-12-103 .
Source: official Tennessee text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Tennessee Code Annotated § 34-2-103 cover?
Section 34-2-103 ("Priority of persons to be considered.") is part of the Tennessee Code Annotated, the codified statutory law of Tennessee. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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