# Tenn. Code Ann. § 34-5-105: Limitation on number of wards

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## Section

- **Citation:** Tenn. Code Ann. § 34-5-105
- **Heading:** Limitation on number of wards
- **Jurisdiction:** Tennessee
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** TN Code / Title 34 / Chapter 5 / Section 34-5-105

## Text

(a) No person, other than a bank or trust company, shall be guardian of more than twelve (12) wards at one time, unless all wards are members of one family. (b) Upon presentation of a petition by an attorney of the department of veterans services or other interested person, alleging that a guardian is acting in a fiduciary capacity for more than twelve (12) wards as provided in subsection (a) and requesting the guardian's discharge for that reason, the court, upon proof substantiating the petition, shall require a final accounting forthwith from the guardian and shall discharge the guardian from guardianships in excess of twelve (12), after first having appointed a successor. Acts 1943, ch. 90, § 4; C. Supp. 1950, § 8558.5 (Williams, §8543); T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 34-905; Acts 1990, ch. 623, § 1.
(a) No person, other than a bank or trust company, shall be guardian of more than twelve (12) wards at one time, unless all wards are members of one family.
(b) Upon presentation of a petition by an attorney of the department of veterans services or other interested person, alleging that a guardian is acting in a fiduciary capacity for more than twelve (12) wards as provided in subsection (a) and requesting the guardian's discharge for that reason, the court, upon proof substantiating the petition, shall require a final accounting forthwith from the guardian and shall discharge the guardian from guardianships in excess of twelve (12), after first having appointed a successor.
Acts 1943, ch. 90, § 4; C. Supp. 1950, § 8558.5 (Williams, §8543); T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 34-905; Acts 1990, ch. 623, § 1.

## 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)
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- [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)
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- [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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