Priority of Persons to Be Considered for Appointment

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  2. Tennessee Code
  3. Guardianship
  4. Conservatorship Generally
  5. Priority of Persons to Be Considered for Appointment

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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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