Tennessee Durable Power of Attorney Form

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A Tennessee durable power of attorney is a legal document designed to enable an individual to give power to a financial representative. The agent must ensure that the individual’s finances are managed according to their wishes after they become incapacitated.

Tennessee Durable Power of Attorney Form

A Tennessee durable power of attorney is a legal document designed to enable an individual to give power to a financial representative. The agent must ensure that the individual’s finances are managed according to their wishes after they become incapacitated.

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Last updated June 12th, 2024

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A Tennessee durable power of attorney is a legal document designed to enable an individual to give power to a financial representative. The agent must ensure that the individual’s finances are managed according to their wishes after they become incapacitated.

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Signing Requirements

Tennessee state statutes do not mention signing requirements.

In addition to the signature of the principal, it’s recommended that the document be signed by two witnesses and/or acknowledged by a notary public and it may be required for real estate transactions. 

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Legal Definition

“A durable power of attorney is a power of attorney by which a principal designates another as the principal’s attorney in fact in writing and the writing contains the words “This power of attorney shall not be affected by subsequent disability or incapacity of the principal,” or “This power of attorney shall become effective upon the disability or incapacity of the principal,” or similar words showing the intent of the principal that the authority conferred shall be exercisable, notwithstanding the principal’s subsequent disability or incapacity.”[1]

Sources

  1. § 34-6-102