Tennessee Minor Child Power of Attorney Form

The Tennessee Minor Child Power of Attorney constitutes a legal bond to extend parental powers to a designated individual temporarily. Tennessee specifies that temporary guardianship can only be appointed “when hardship prevents the parent or parents from caring for the child” (§ 34-6-302).

Last updated September 21st, 2024

Laws

Statute – Uniform Durable Power of Attorney Act ( § 34-6-101 – § 34-6-112)

Definition – § 34-6-302

Signing Requirements – A Notary or two (2) acceptable witnesses must be present to affirm the execution of the contract. Both parents (if applicable) or the lawful guardian of the child must sign the legal form to institute the endowment of agency (§ 34-6-302).

Additional Resources

Tennessee Senior Law Alliance – Grandparents Raising Grandchildren
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Children’s Bureau – Standby Guardianship information