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Tenn. Code Ann. § 35-15-809 (2026)

Control and protection of trust property

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A trustee shall take reasonable steps to take control of and protect the trust property.

Acts 2004, ch. 537, § 67.

Notes of Decisions
Cited in 2 cases, 2007–2012 · leading case: Wood v. Lowery, 238 S.W.3d 747 (Tenn. Ct. App. 2007).
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Wood v. Lowery, 238 S.W.3d 747 (Tenn. Ct. App. 2007). · cites it 4× “See T.C.A. §§ 35-15-809 and 35-15-812. Here, First Tennessee had no authority to assert any control over Mr.”
In Re Est. of Omer Stidham, 438 S.W.3d 535 (Tenn. Ct. App. 2012). · cites it 2× “See Tenn.Code Ann. § 35-15-809, -811(a). Tennessee Code Annotated section 35-15-505 places trustees on notice that property held in the trust could be subject to potential creditor’s claims.”
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