As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires:(1) 'Governing instrument' means:(A) A will, deed, trust instrument or agency agreement;(B) For purposes of subdivision (1)(A), an agency agreement includes but is not limited to, any agreement under which any delegation is made, either pursuant to § 35-15-807 or by anyone holding a power or duty pursuant to chapter 15, part 12 of this title;(2) 'Trust' means any fiduciary relationship created by a governing instrument; and(3) 'Trustee' means any fiduciary as defined in § 35-15-103.Amended by 2013 Tenn. Acts, ch. 390, s 2, eff. 7/1/2013.Acts 2002, ch. 696, § 2.
Tennessee Legal Code