# Tenn. Code Ann. § 34-5-103: Administrator as party in interest

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## Section

- **Citation:** Tenn. Code Ann. § 34-5-103
- **Heading:** Administrator as party in interest
- **Jurisdiction:** Tennessee
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** TN Code / Title 34 / Chapter 5 / Section 34-5-103

## Text

The administrator shall be a party in interest in any proceeding for the appointment or removal of a guardian or for the removal of the disability of minority or mental incapacity of a ward, and in any suit or other proceeding affecting in any manner the administration by the guardian of the estate of any present or former ward whose estate included assets derived in whole or in part from benefits heretofore or hereafter paid by the veterans administration. Not less than fifteen (15) days prior to a hearing in such a matter, notice in writing of the time and place of the hearing shall be given by mail, unless waived in writing, to the office of the veterans administration having jurisdiction over the area in which the suit or proceeding is pending. Acts 1943, ch. 90, § 2; C. Supp. 1950, § 8558.3 (Williams, §8541.1); T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 34-903.
The administrator shall be a party in interest in any proceeding for the appointment or removal of a guardian or for the removal of the disability of minority or mental incapacity of a ward, and in any suit or other proceeding affecting in any manner the administration by the guardian of the estate of any present or former ward whose estate included assets derived in whole or in part from benefits heretofore or hereafter paid by the veterans administration. Not less than fifteen (15) days prior to a hearing in such a matter, notice in writing of the time and place of the hearing shall be given by mail, unless waived in writing, to the office of the veterans administration having jurisdiction over the area in which the suit or proceeding is pending.
Acts 1943, ch. 90, § 2; C. Supp. 1950, § 8558.3 (Williams, §8541.1); T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 34-903.

## 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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