Tennessee § 35-15-1004 - Attorney's fees and costs.
Full text of Tennessee Tennessee Code Annotated § 35-15-1004 — Attorney's fees and costs., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 35-15-1004. Attorney's fees and costs.
In a judicial proceeding involving the administration of a trust, the court, as justice and equity may require, may award costs and expenses, including reasonable attorney's fees, to any party, to be paid by another party or from the trust that is the subject of the controversy. In a nonjudicial proceeding involving the administration of a trust, the trustee may pay fees, other reasonable costs and expenses from the trust assets where all of the parties to the proceeding agree in writing. In a mediation or arbitration proceeding involving the administration of a trust, the mediator or arbitrator may award fees, other reasonable costs and expenses against the assets of the trust. Acts 2004, ch. 537, § 80.
Source: official Tennessee text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Tennessee § 35-15-1004
What does Tennessee Code Annotated § 35-15-1004 cover?
Section 35-15-1004 ("Attorney's fees and costs.") 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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