Tennessee § 35-15-305 - Appointment of representative.

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§ 35-15-305. Appointment of representative.

If the court determines that an interest is not represented under this chapter, or that the otherwise available representation might be inadequate, the court may appoint a representative to receive notice, give consent, and otherwise represent, bind, and act on behalf of a minor, incapacitated, or unborn individual, or a person whose identity or location is unknown. A representative may be appointed to represent several persons or interests. A representative may act on behalf of the individual represented with respect to any matter arising under this chapter, whether or not a judicial proceeding concerning the trust is pending. In making decisions, a representative may consider general benefit accruing to the living members of the individual's family. Acts 2004, ch. 537, § 22.

Source: official Tennessee text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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Section 35-15-305 ("Appointment of representative.") 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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