# Tenn. Code Ann. § 34-5-102: Chapter definitions

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## Section

- **Citation:** Tenn. Code Ann. § 34-5-102
- **Heading:** Chapter definitions
- **Jurisdiction:** Tennessee
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** TN Code / Title 34 / Chapter 5 / Section 34-5-102

## Text

As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires: (1) "Administrator" means the administrator of veterans affairs of the United States, or the administrator's successor; (2) "Benefits" means all moneys paid or payable by the United States through the veterans administration; (3) "Estate" means income on hand and assets acquired partially or wholly with "income"; (4) "Guardian" means any fiduciary for the person or estate of a ward; (5) "Income" means moneys received from the veterans administration and revenue or profit from any property wholly or partially acquired with those moneys; (6) "Person" means an individual, a partnership, a corporation or an association; (7) "Veterans administration" means the veterans administration, its predecessors or successors; and (8) "Ward" means a beneficiary of the veterans administration. Acts 1943, ch. 90, § 1; C. Supp. 1950, § 8558.2 (Williams, §8541); T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 34-902.
As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires:
(1) "Administrator" means the administrator of veterans affairs of the United States, or the administrator's successor;
(2) "Benefits" means all moneys paid or payable by the United States through the veterans administration;
(3) "Estate" means income on hand and assets acquired partially or wholly with "income";
(4) "Guardian" means any fiduciary for the person or estate of a ward;
(5) "Income" means moneys received from the veterans administration and revenue or profit from any property wholly or partially acquired with those moneys;
(6) "Person" means an individual, a partnership, a corporation or an association;
(7) "Veterans administration" means the veterans administration, its predecessors or successors; and
(8) "Ward" means a beneficiary of the veterans administration.
Acts 1943, ch. 90, § 1; C. Supp. 1950, § 8558.2 (Williams, §8541); T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 34-902.

## Nearby sections

- [Tenn. Code Ann. § 34-5-101 Short title](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T34_C5_S34-5-101.md)
- [Tenn. Code Ann. § 34-5-102 Chapter definitions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T34_C5_S34-5-102.md)
- [Tenn. Code Ann. § 34-5-103 Administrator as party in interest](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T34_C5_S34-5-103.md)
- [Tenn. Code Ann. § 34-5-104 Appointment of guardian when necessary prior to payment of benefits](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T34_C5_S34-5-104.md)
- [Tenn. Code Ann. § 34-5-105 Limitation on number of wards](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T34_C5_S34-5-105.md)
- [Tenn. Code Ann. § 34-5-106 Petition for appointment of guardian](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T34_C5_S34-5-106.md)
- [Tenn. Code Ann. § 34-5-107 Evidence of necessity for guardian of minor](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T34_C5_S34-5-107.md)
- [Tenn. Code Ann. § 34-5-108 Evidence of necessity for guardian for incompetent](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T34_C5_S34-5-108.md)
- [Tenn. Code Ann. § 34-5-109 Notice of petition for appointment](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T34_C5_S34-5-109.md)
- [Tenn. Code Ann. § 34-5-110 Bond of guardian](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T34_C5_S34-5-110.md)
- [Tenn. Code Ann. § 34-5-111 Accounts - Certificate of examination of securities or investments - Copies sent to veterans administration office - Notice of hearing - Property derived from other sources](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T34_C5_S34-5-111.md)
- [Tenn. Code Ann. § 34-5-112 Failure to account or furnish copies - Penalty](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T34_C5_S34-5-112.md)
- [Tenn. Code Ann. § 34-5-113 Compensation of guardians](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T34_C5_S34-5-113.md)
- [Tenn. Code Ann. § 34-5-114 Investment of funds](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T34_C5_S34-5-114.md)

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