Tennessee Power of Attorney PDF
Tennessee at a glance: Governing Law: Tenn. Code § 34-6-101 et seq. · Notarization: Required · Witnesses Required: 2 witnesses in addition to notary
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Powers of Attorney in Tennessee
Tennessee's Power of Attorney law is codified in the Tennessee Code. Tennessee requires notarization and two witnesses for a valid financial POA.
A separate advance directive for health care is required for medical decisions in Tennessee.
Tennessee Power of Attorney — Quick Reference
| Requirement | Tennessee Rule |
|---|---|
| Governing Law | Tenn. Code § 34-6-101 et seq. |
| Notarization | Required |
| Witnesses Required | 2 witnesses in addition to notary |
| Default Durability | Durable if document states intent to survive incapacity |
| Medical Decisions | Separate advance directive required |
Tennessee Legal Requirements
- Must be signed by the principal, notarized, and witnessed by two adults.
- Must state intent to survive incapacity to be durable.
- Agent has fiduciary duties to act in the principal's best interest.
- A separate advance directive is needed for medical decisions.
Tennessee Governing Laws
Read the full text of these laws at Cornell Law School's Tennessee legal resources or your state legislature's official website.