Elder Laws in Tennessee.

Conservatorship of incapacitated adults is adjudicated in Probate or Chancery Court. Conservator of the person handles personal decisions; conservator of the property handles financial matters. Annual reporting required.

Authorizes healthcare agent to make medical decisions when principal lacks capacity.

Tennessee's Advance Care Plan combines living will and healthcare POA in a single document. Statutory form available.

Tennessee authorizes durable powers of attorney. Powers may be durable and continue through principal's incapacity.

Federal 60-month lookback on asset transfers. Tennessee administers Medicaid long-term care through TennCare CHOICES program.

APS investigates reports of abuse, neglect, and exploitation of adults. Certain professionals are mandated reporters.

Criminal statute penalizing financial exploitation of elderly (60+) or vulnerable adults. Felony penalties escalate based on amount taken.