Tennessee § 35-13-101 - Short title.
Full text of Tennessee Tennessee Code Annotated § 35-13-101 — Short title., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 35-13-101. Short title.
This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the “Tennessee Charitable Beneficiaries Act of 1997.” Acts 1997, ch. 300, § 1. Compiler's Notes. Acts 1997, ch. 300, § 2, provides that this chapter shall take effect upon becoming law as to all estates or trusts under administration or other entities administering a charitable gift or discretionary charitable gift, regardless of the date of the gift instrument or when administration began, the public welfare requiring it. Cross-References. Charitable Gift Annuity Act, title 56, ch. 52. Law Reviews. Conversions of Nonprofit Hospitals to For-Profit Status: The Tennessee Experience, 28 U. Mem. L. Rev. 1077 (1998). Symposium: The Role of Federal Law in Private Wealth Transfer: Comment, Is Federalization of Charity Law All Bad? What States Can Learn from the Internal Revenue Code, 67 Vand. L. Rev. 1621 (2014). Symposium: The Role of Federal Law in Private Wealth Transfer: In Search of the Probate Exception, 67 Vand. L. Rev. 1533 (2014).
Frequently Asked Questions About Tennessee § 35-13-101
What does Tennessee Code Annotated § 35-13-101 cover?
Section 35-13-101 ("Short title.") 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.
How do I cite Tennessee § 35-13-101?
A common citation format is "Tennessee Code Annotated § 35-13-101" (Tennessee). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Tennessee law?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the Tennessee official source linked on this page or consult a licensed Tennessee attorney.
How does Tennessee § 35-13-101 apply to my situation?
Statutes are interpreted in context, and application depends on your specific facts. Only a licensed attorney in Tennessee can advise on how this section applies to you. Contact your state or local bar association for a referral.
Sources & Verification
Not legal advice. Verify against the official source and consult a licensed attorney in Tennessee.