Tennessee § 35-15-301 - Representation — Basic effect.
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§ 35-15-301. Representation — Basic effect.
Notice to a person who may represent and bind another person under this chapter has the same effect as if notice were given directly to the other person. The consent of a person who may represent and bind another person under this chapter is binding on the person represented unless the person represented objects to the representation before the consent would otherwise have become effective. Except as otherwise provided in §§ 35-15-411 and 35-15-602, a person who under this chapter may represent a settlor who lacks capacity may receive notice and give a binding consent on the settlor's behalf. A settlor may not represent and bind a beneficiary under this chapter with respect to the termination or modification of a trust under § 35-15-411(a). Acts 2004, ch. 537, § 18; 2007, ch. 24, § 10. Law Reviews. Tennessee Uniform Trust Code: New Formulation for a Trusty Tool (Marshall H. Peterson), 41 No. 1 Tenn. B.J. 24 (2005).
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What does Tennessee Code Annotated § 35-15-301 cover?
Section 35-15-301 ("Representation — Basic effect.") 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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