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Tenn. Code Ann. § 34-3-103: Priority of persons to be considered for appointment

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  1. TN Code
  2. Title 34
  3. Chapter 3

Subject to the court's determination of what is in the best interests of the person with a disability, the court shall consider the following persons in the order listed for appointment of the conservator:

(1) The person or persons designated in a writing signed by the alleged person with a disability;

(2) The spouse of the person with a disability;

(3) Any child of the person with a disability;

(4) Closest relative or relatives of the person with a disability;

(5) A district public guardian as described by § 34-7-104 ; and

(6) Other person or persons.

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