Laws
- Durable – A power of attorney is durable if it 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 power of attorney is durable.[1]
- Person with a disability – Means any person eighteen 18 years of age or older determined by the court to be in need of partial or full supervision, protection, and assistance by reason of mental illness, physical illness or injury, developmental disability, or other mental or physical incapacity.[2]
- Signing Requirements – Tennessee does not specify signing requirements. To avoid questions of authenticity, it is recommended that the principal’s signature is notarized.
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