Tenn. Code Ann. § 35-14-102: Chapter definitions

As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires: (1) "Governing instrument" means: (A) A will, deed, trust instrument or agency agreement; (B) For purposes of subdivision (1)(A), an agency agreement includes but is not limited to, any agreement under which any delegation is made, either pursuant to § 35-15-807 or by anyone holding a power or duty pursuant to chapter 15, part 12 of this title; (2) "Trust" means any fiduciary relationship created by a governing instrument; and (3) "Trustee" means any fiduciary as defined in § 35-15-103 . Amended by 2013 Tenn. Acts, ch. 390, s 2, eff. 7/1/2013. Acts 2002, ch. 696, § 2.

As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires:

(1) "Governing instrument" means: (A) A will, deed, trust instrument or agency agreement; (B) For purposes of subdivision (1)(A), an agency agreement includes but is not limited to, any agreement under which any delegation is made, either pursuant to § 35-15-807 or by anyone holding a power or duty pursuant to chapter 15, part 12 of this title;

(A) A will, deed, trust instrument or agency agreement;

(B) For purposes of subdivision (1)(A), an agency agreement includes but is not limited to, any agreement under which any delegation is made, either pursuant to § 35-15-807 or by anyone holding a power or duty pursuant to chapter 15, part 12 of this title;

(2) "Trust" means any fiduciary relationship created by a governing instrument; and

(3) "Trustee" means any fiduciary as defined in § 35-15-103 .