Tennessee § 62-5-701 Part definitions

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§ 62-5-701 — Part definitions

Tennessee § 62-5-701

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Tenn. Code Ann. § 62-5-701 (2026).

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

(1)"Disposition directions" means a legible written instrument signed by the decedent and acknowledged by a notary or witnessed by two (2) persons who are qualified adults; provided, that such written instrument may be, but is not limited to, a letter of instructions, a will, a trust document, or an advance directive;

(2)"Qualified adult" means a person who is eighteen (18) years of age or older and of sound mind; and (3) "Right of disposition" means the right to determine the disposition of the remains of a decedent, including the location, manner, and conditions of disposition and arrangements for funeral goods and services.

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As used in this part, unless the context otherwise requires: (1) "Disposition directions" means a legible written instrument signed by the decedent and acknowledged by a notary or witnessed by two (2) persons who are qualified adults; provided, that such written instrument may be, but is not limited to, a letter of instructions, a will, a trust document, or an advance directive; (2) "Qualified adult" means a person who is eighteen (18) years of age or older and of sound mind; and (3) "Right of disposition" means the right to determine the disposition of the remains of a decedent, including the location, manner, and conditions of disposition and arrangements for funeral goods and services.